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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003 · 201 min

Action, Adventure, Fantasy

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.​

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Appeals to viewers who want emotionally earnest fantasy spectacle combining monumental battles, intimate companionship, heroic sacrifice, and a deeply satisfying sense of culmination.

Tone
epic, adventurous, bittersweet
Payoff
catharsis, wonder
Pacing
steady
Intensity
intense
Structure
linear
Themes
good versus evil, friendship, sacrifice, power, rightful leadership
Setting
mythic premodern era, vast kingdoms, wilderness and volcanic wasteland

Content dimensions

0–5, community average
Sex & nudity 1 rating 0/5
Violence & gore 1 rating 4/5
Language 1 rating 0/5
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