The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
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 adventure film directed by Peter Jackson. It is the final installment in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, based on the third volume of the novel by J. R. R. Tolkien. The film follows Aragorn, Gandalf, and the fellowship as they fight to save Gondor from Sauron's forces, while Frodo and Sam continue their journey to destroy the One Ring in Mordor.
ReleasedDec 17, 2003
Budget$94M
Box Office$1.1B
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Peak Buzz Score
#1,550
5.4 Buzz Score · Aug 28 – Sep 26, 2022
1-Year Buzz Score
#450
2.6 Buzz Score · 365-day avg
Adventure
#109
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#129
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Top Cast
By Buzz Score on July 05, 2026
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Andy Serkis
Gollum / Smeagol
5.2
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Viggo Mortensen
Aragorn
5.1
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Ian McKellen
Gandalf
4.8
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Elijah Wood
Frodo
4.7
5
Orlando Bloom
Legolas
4.5
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Cate Blanchett
Galadriel
4.4
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