The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

  • Rated PG 13
  • 3hr 21m
  •  (54)
  • 94

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  • Clip: Something for the Road
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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Peter Jackson

Producer:

Barrie M. Osborne, Rick Porras, Robert Shaye

Release Date:

Dec 17, 2003

Runtime:

3hr 21m

Synopsis

Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron's army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring.

Cast

  • Elijah Wood
  • Ian McKellen
  • Liv Tyler
  • Viggo Mortensen
  • Sean Astin
  • Cate Blanchett
  • John Rhys-Davies
  • Bernard Hill
  • Billy Boyd
  • Dominic Monaghan

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Verified Review
#epic
#actionpacked
#fantasy
#greatcast
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One of the most epic and incredible films of our generation!

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Metacritic

94
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Based on 41 Critics
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USER SCORE (2920)

Universal acclaim based on 2920 Reviews
100

Like all great fantasies and epics, this one leaves you with the sense that its wonders are real, its dreams are palpable.

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Metacritic review by Michael Wilmington
Michael Wilmington
Chicago Tribune
100

Feels like a miracle, a movie that exceeds even the most formidable expectations without straying from its singular path. All hail this King.

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Metacritic review by Rene Rodriguez
Rene Rodriguez
Miami Herald
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