The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Book vs. Movie
Peter Jackson’s 2003 film The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s 1955 book. As Gondor faces Sauron’s armies, Frodo and Sam struggle through Mordor to reach Mount Doom.
About the book and the movie
- Author
- J. R. R. Tolkien
- Year
- 1955
- Pages
- 495Buy book
- Audiobook length
- 21 hr 52 minGet audiobook
- Narrator
- Andy Serkis
- Series
- The Lord of the Rings, book 3
While Gondor fights to hold back Sauron’s armies, Frodo and Sam cross Mordor with little food or strength left. The fate of the Ring will decide whether their friends survive—and what kind of home awaits them.
- Director
- Peter Jackson
- Writer
- Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh
- Year
- 2003
- Runtime
- 3 hr 20 minWatch on Amazon
- Cast
- Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen
- Genre
- Adventure, Fantasy
- IMDb
- View on IMDb
Gandalf prepares Minas Tirith for an attack as Aragorn seeks allies who could turn the battle. In Mordor, Sam struggles to keep Frodo moving toward Mount Doom while Gollum waits for a chance to reclaim the Ring.
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Other books in this series
- 1
The Fellowship of the RingThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring · Movie · 2001Details
- Director
- Peter Jackson
- Writer
- Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens
- Year
- 2001
- Runtime
- 2 hr 58 min
- Cast
- Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen ChatGPT can make mistakes. Check important info.
When Gandalf discovers the truth about Bilbo’s ring, Frodo sets out with Sam and two friends to keep it from Sauron. Their escape becomes a mission to destroy it, with companions whose loyalty is tested as the enemy closes in.
- 2
The Two TowersThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers · Movie · 2002Details
- Director
- Peter Jackson
- Writer
- Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh, Stephen Sinclair
- Year
- 2002
- Runtime
- 2 hr 59 min
- Cast
- Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen
As Saruman’s army marches on Rohan, Aragorn helps its people prepare for a siege at Helm’s Deep. Meanwhile, Gollum leads Frodo and Sam toward Mordor, and his growing bond with Frodo puts Sam on edge.
- 3The Return of the KingThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King · Movie · 2003You are here
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