

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is a book-based movie adapted from "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien. This Adventure/Fantasy film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is December 17, 2003.
The Source Material

The Return of the King
Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings
by J.R.R. Tolkien
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Overview
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. As the shadow of Mordor grows across the land, the War of the Ring enters its final stage and the Companions of the Ring have become involved in separa…
About The Movie
Description
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.
Details
- Title
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
- Original Title
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
- Original Language
- EN
- Genres
- Adventure, Fantasy, Action
- US Theatrical
- December 17, 2003 · Rated PG-13
- US Limited Theatrical
- January 18, 2026 · Rated PG-13
- US Limited Theatrical Note
- Extended Edition