The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is a 2003 epic fantasy-drama film directed by Peter Jackson that is based on the second and third volumes of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. It is the concluding film in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, following The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) and The Two Towers (2002). As Sauron launches the final stages of his conquest of Middle-earth, Gandalf the Wizard, and Théoden King of Rohan ra... More

Initial release date:

  • Dec 17, 2003

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Rating:

PG-13 (USA)

Runtime:

  • 3 h 21 min

Also known as:

  • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition

Film

Directed by

Peter Jackson

Sir Peter Robert Jackson, KNZM (born 31 October 1961) is a New Zealand film director, producer, actor, and screenwriter, who is well known for his The Lord of the Rings film trilogy (2001 to 2003), adapted from the novel by J. R. R. Tolkien. He won international attention early in his career with...

Tagline:

  • The Journey Ends.
  • There can be no triumph without loss. No victory without suffering. No freedom without sacrifice.
  • The eye of the enemy is moving.

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  • Dec 17, 2003

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Runtime:

Runtime Note
  • 3 h 21 min
  • Theatrical
  • 3 h 20 min
  • 6 h 15 min
  • 3 h 30 min
  • 4 h 10 min
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Gross revenue:

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 1,119,929,521
  • 2003

Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 94,000,000

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The Lord of the Rings film trilogy Film Series

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The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings is an epic high fantasy novel written by English philologist and University of Oxford professor J.R.R. Tolkien. The story began as a...

The Return of the King

The Return of the King is the third and final volume of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, following The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers....

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Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film Winners

Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film Nominees

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List Rank
  • 12

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