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
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003
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Ian McKellen
Gandalf
11.1
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Sean Bean
Boromir
10.6
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Karl Urban
Éomer
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Orlando Bloom
Legolas
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Viggo Mortensen
Aragorn
7.6
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Elijah Wood
Frodo
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