The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

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.

Rating

4.3 (2)

Release Date

12/17/2003

Runtime

201 mins

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.​

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$94,000,000

Revenue

$1,118,888,979

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How It Feels

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A sweeping, emotionally wrenching conclusion that balances world-shaking battles with intimate moments of sacrifice and loss. The film moves with staggering ambition across multiple storylines, leaving you exhausted, moved, and mourning the cost of victory.

Mood

EpicMelancholicHopefulExhilaratingMournful

Themes

PowerFriendshipRedemptionMortalityFreedom

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Propulsive

Look

Widescreen epicPractical effectsPainterly

Structure

Ensemble

Heads up

Graphic violence

Reviews

The Lord of the Rings Collection

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