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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is a 2003 epic high fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson from a screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Jackson. It is based on 1955's The Return of the King, the third volume of the novel The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien.
- $1.148 billion
- Howard Shore
- $100 million
- Barrie M. Osborne, Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson
Dec 17, 2003 · The final installment of the epic fantasy trilogy based on J.R.R. Tolkien's novels. Follow Frodo and Sam as they destroy the One Ring, and Aragorn as he leads the battle against Sauron's army.
- (1.9M)
- Action, Adventure, Drama
- Peter Jackson
- 2003-12-17
PG-13. 2003, Fantasy/Adventure, 3h 20m. 94% Tomatometer 280 Reviews. 86% Audience Score 250,000+ Ratings. What to know. Critics Consensus. Visually breathtaking and emotionally powerful, The Lord...
- (277)
- Peter Jackson
- PG-13
- Elijah Wood
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. In the conclusion of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterpiece, as armies amass for a final battle, a member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. The sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo. Accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the ...
- 200 min
A synopsis of the final installment of the epic fantasy trilogy, covering the events of the Battle of the Five Armies and the quest to destroy the One Ring. The film follows the journeys of Frodo, Sam, Gandalf, Aragorn, and the forces of good and evil in their quest to save Middle-earth from Sauron's evil.
Dec 17, 2003 · Ebert praises the third film of the trilogy as a grand and eloquent spectacle, but criticizes its lack of emotional depth and psychological complexity. He admires the special effects, the battle scenes, and the performances of Gollum and Shelob, but finds the story too silly and the characters too cartoonish.
Overview. Aragorn is revealed as the heir to the ancient kings as he, Gandalf and the other members of the broken fellowship struggle to save Gondor from Sauron's forces. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam take the ring closer to the heart of Mordor, the dark lord's realm. Peter Jackson. Director, Screenplay. J.R.R. Tolkien. Novel. Fran Walsh. Screenplay.
