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New Line Cinema Acclaimed

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings · The Lord of the Rings Collection

2003 201 min UA
Critic9.5
Adventure Fantasy Action
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Overview

Aragorn is revealed as the heir to the ancient kings as he leads the surviving fellowship against Sauron's forces, while Frodo and Sam reach Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring.
Overall 9.5

Editorial Review

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9.5 /10

Pros

  • Historic sweep of 11 Academy Awards
  • Deeply emotional and satisfying closure for all characters

Cons

  • Extended multiple endings require full emotional investment
Verdict An emotional, breathtaking conclusion that stands as one of the greatest cinematic achievements ever made.

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The monumental conclusion of the Ring quest, featuring epic warfare and emotional resolution.

An emotional, breathtaking conclusion that stands as one of the greatest cinematic achievements ever made.

A cinematic milestone that every film enthusiast must experience.

Awards

Academy Award

Best Picture

Academy Award

Best Director

Academy Award

Best Adapted Screenplay

Timeline

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Academy Award

Best Picture

Academy Award

Best Director

Academy Award

Best Adapted Screenplay

Streaming

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Cast

Elijah Wood Frodo Baggins
Viggo Mortensen Aragorn
Ian McKellen Gandalf
Sean Astin Samwise Gamgee
Liv Tyler Arwen

Characters

Frodo Baggins Elijah Wood
Aragorn Viggo Mortensen
Gandalf Ian McKellen
Samwise Gamgee Sean Astin
Arwen Liv Tyler

Crew

Peter Jackson Director / Screenwriter / Producer
Fran Walsh Screenwriter / Producer
Philippa Boyens Screenwriter
Howard Shore Music Composer

Videos

Official Trailer

Trivia

  • The Return of the King won all 11 Academy Awards it was nominated for, tying the record for the most Oscars won by a single movie.

Quotes

"You bow to no one."

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