The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is a 2003 fantasy adventure 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 and 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 rally t... more

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Peter Jackson

Peter Robert Jackson, CNZM (born 31 October 1961) is a New Zealand filmmaker, producer and screenwriter, best known for The Lord of the Rings trilogy adapted from the novel by J. R. R. Tolkien. He is also known for his 2005 remake of King Kong and as the producer of the critically acclaimed film...

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  • The Journey Ends.
  • There can be no triumph without loss. No victory without suffering. No freedom without sacrifice.

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  • Dec 17, 2003

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  • 3 h 21 min
  • Theatrical

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  • 94,000,000

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The Lord of the Rings film trilogy Film Series

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