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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

  • Video Game
  • 2003
  • T
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
3.3K
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Viggo Mortensen and Ian McKellen in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Action EpicAdventure EpicMountain AdventureQuestSword & SorceryActionAdventureFantasy

Play as Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Gandalf and Sam as you battle for the fate of Middle-earth.Play as Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Gandalf and Sam as you battle for the fate of Middle-earth.Play as Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Gandalf and Sam as you battle for the fate of Middle-earth.

  • Directors
    • Bret Robbins
    • Chris Tremmel
  • Writers
    • Michael Becker
    • J.R.R. Tolkien
  • Stars
    • Elijah Wood
    • Sean Astin
    • Ian McKellen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    3.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Bret Robbins
      • Chris Tremmel
    • Writers
      • Michael Becker
      • J.R.R. Tolkien
    • Stars
      • Elijah Wood
      • Sean Astin
      • Ian McKellen
    • 25User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood
    • Frodo Baggins
    • (voice)
    Sean Astin
    Sean Astin
    • Samwise 'Sam' Gamgee
    • (voice)
    Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen
    • Gandalf
    • (voice)
    Billy Boyd
    Billy Boyd
    • Peregrin 'Pippin' Took
    • (voice)
    John Rhys-Davies
    John Rhys-Davies
    • Gimli
    • (voice)
    • …
    Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee
    • Saruman
    • (voice)
    Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan
    • Meriadoc Brandybuck
    • (voice)
    Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis
    • Gollum
    • (voice)
    • …
    David Wenham
    David Wenham
    • Faramir
    • (voice)
    Andrew Chaikin
    • Legolas
    • (voice)
    Tom Chantler
    • Shagrat
    • (voice)
    Chris Edgerly
    Chris Edgerly
    • Aragorn
    • (voice)
    Lorri Holt
    • Eowyn
    • (voice)
    Roger Jackson
    Roger Jackson
    • The Mouth of Sauron
    • (voice)
    Anni Long
    • Gondor Civilians
    • (voice)
    Charles Martinet
    Charles Martinet
    • Easterlings
    • (voice)
    Jarion Monroe
    Jarion Monroe
    • The King of the Dead
    • (voice)
    Bruce Robertson
    • Warriors of Gondor
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Bret Robbins
      • Chris Tremmel
    • Writers
      • Michael Becker
      • J.R.R. Tolkien
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews25

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    10nikolaibg

    Gazilion years later this game is still fun

    Recently the nostalgia got the best of me and decided to give this game a nice rerun. I remember how much fun i had when was kid and how much i struggled till i learn how to push the ladders down :D

    Mind the fact that i played this game on PC , i know on consoles it had terrible camera but i still gave it 10.

    But lets begin .this game "follow" the story of the movie and in my option it follows it good for game . Most of the games based on movies are terrible fast cash and grab . But not this game . There was some nice love put in here. Is your basic hack and slash, but the levels are nice made, the difficulty is set well and there have been put some extra work overall . Especially the graphics which have aged quite well .The only problem i had with this game , is to short you can finish it in 4-5 hours . But for reward for finishing a level you get a nice interview with few of the cast of the movie, which in my option fix the issue

    Any way if you came here by nostalgia give it another go is still awesome . And if your thinking to try this old game same ,you wont be disappointed especially if your LOTR fan :)
    guamfab

    Unprecedented and Inspiring

    The comments here and everywhere else speak for themselves and words cannot descibe the magnitude of influence that such a film, nevertheless triolgy, filmmaker can have on history, art, the world. Return of the King draws you in further and beyond by having the absolute power to keep you engaged with the characters and this epic sotry. You'll leave the theater pondering its magnificence and perhaps saddened that Peter Jackson's mastperiece series has come to an end. For me it reminded me of the potential for the resilience of mankind and the genuine sadness of the brutality of war yet the hope for something better. My admiration and apprciation for the fruition of the literary masterpiece into this movie has only grown and will continue to do so. To be awed, seeing Return of The King on the big screen is one that should not be neglected.
    FraserHart

    One of the finest movies ever created.

    The Lord of the rings is a saga underlining the importance of the very basic qualities like courage, loyalty and friendship.The Return of the King is but a fitting ending to the greatest trilogy of all times. The lord of the rings is a tribute to cinema. ROTK shows Peter Jackson's insight into the book. He deserves an applaud. The most impressive scene is that of the lightning of the beacons. This movie has an amazing cast, all of them performing at their best. The heart of the Rings is but Gandalf, performed to perfection by Sir Ian Mckellen. Andy Serkis and the Weta digital corp. deserve a standing ovation for bringing Gollum to life.The war at Pallenor fields is a masterpiece. The movie deserves 11 out of 10!
    Tim4554

    Everything

    Fantasy meets epic. The 80's was full of medievil fantasies, and those of us who loved them, fantasized that they were this good. It is everything you want it to be and more. People who aren't avid fans of the series might think the last 15 minutes drag, but its a small price to pay for the rest. For those who are avid fans, the last fifteen minutes is necessary closure.
    ElvenRangergrl

    One of the best videogames ever

    The video game is awesome. The graphics are great and it follows the movie which is good too. Plus, you get bonus footage of the Return of the King movie too. It's all good in my book. I give it 2 thumbs up. It's a game worthy playing.

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    • Trivia
      The character model for the Witch-king of Angmar sports a different helmet from that featured in the movie, as it was based on earlier design that was later revised to prevent him from being confused with Sauron.
    • Quotes

      Gollum: Stupid hobbit! We burns you up!

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    • Release date
      • November 5, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Lord of the Rings; The Return of the King
    • Production companies
      • Electronic Arts (EA)
      • New Line Cinema
      • Tolkien Enterprises
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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