The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King poster
Rating
8.5/10 (25465 votes)
Popularity25
Runtime3h 21m
Release DateDecember 17, 2003
Budget$94,000,000
Revenue$1,118,888,979

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

There can be no triumph without loss. No victory without suffering. No freedom without sacrifice.

Overview

As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.​

Production

New Line Cinema(US)
WingNut Films(NZ)
The Saul Zaentz Company(US)

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Spoken Languages

English

Age Rating

All Ages

Key Crew

DirectorPeter Jackson
ProducerPeter Jackson
ProducerBarrie M. Osborne
ScreenplayPeter Jackson
ScreenplayFran Walsh
ScreenplayPhilippa Boyens

Videos & Trailers

4K Trailer

4K Trailer

Trailer
20th Anniversary Spot

20th Anniversary Spot

Teaser
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Trailer 2

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Trailer 2

Teaser
Siege of Gondor Begins

Siege of Gondor Begins

Clip
You Bow to No One

You Bow to No One

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Making The Return of the King

Making The Return of the King

Behind the Scenes