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

12/17/2003 (NZ) • 3h 21m

Adventure, Fantasy, Action

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.​

Top Billed Cast


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Part of the The Lord of the Rings Collection

Includes The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$94,000,000.00

Revenue

$1,118,888,979.00

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