The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 2003
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatAs 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Frodo
as Gandalf
as Aragorn
as Sam
as Gollum / Smeagol
as Merry
as Pippin
as Denethor
as Faramir
as Éowyn
Director:
Writer:
J. R. R. Tolkien, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens
Stars:
Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Andy Serkis, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, John Noble, David Wenham, Miranda Otto,
Genres:
Adventure,Fantasy,Action
Release Date:
2003 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
201 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Frodo
as Gandalf
as Aragorn
as Sam
as Gollum / Smeagol
as Merry
as Pippin
as Denethor
as Faramir
as Éowyn
as Théoden
as Gimli
as Legolas
as Elrond
as Arwen
as Galadriel
as Éomer
as Bilbo
as Boromir
as Witchking / Gothmog
as Celeborn
as King of the Dead
as Everard Proudfoot
as Rosie Cotton
as Elanor Gamgee
as Baby Gamgee
as Gondorian Soldier 3
as Madril
as Eldarion
as Damrod
as Gondorian Soldier 1
as Uruk 2
as Gamling
as Irolas
as Elf Escort
as Grimbold
as Harad Leader 2
as Harad Leader 1
as Déagol
as Isildur
as Shagrat
as Orc Lieutenant 1
as Gorbag
as Featured Orc
as Featured Orc
as Featured Orc
as Featured Orc
as Featured Orc
as Featured Orc
as Featured Child
as Featured Child
as The Ring (voice)
as Coronation Elf (uncredited)
as Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)
as Orc (uncredited)
as Coronation Elf (uncredited)
as Rivendell Elf (uncredited)
as Diamond of Long Cleave (uncredited)
as Círdan the Shipwright (uncredited)
as Haradrim Warrior (uncredited)
as Orc Helper (uncredited)
as Corsair Bosun (uncredited)
as Coronation Elf (uncredited)
as Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)
as Orc (uncredited)
as Pelennor Orc (uncredited)
as Gothmog / Orc Lieutenant 1 (voice) (uncredited)
as Corsair of Umbar / Beacon Guard (uncredited)
as Corsair of Umbar / Beacon Guard (uncredited)
as Drinking Rohan Soldier (uncredited)
as Drinking Rohan Soldier (uncredited)
as Witchking (voice) (uncredited)
as Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)
as Gondorian Ranger (uncredited)
as Coronation Elf/Gondorian Soldier (uncredited)
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