# The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

> A monumental fantasy finale where a fragile fellowship's last stand against overwhelming evil fuses intimate sacrifice with world-shaping battle.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/92

## Facts

- Runtime: 201 min
- Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Action
- Director: Peter Jackson
- Cast: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Andy Serkis, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, John Noble
- TMDB rating: 8.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167260/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: heroic, sweeping, cathartic, fantasy marathon, immersive movie night

## Synopsis

Epic battles and a quest for peace culminate in a legendary showdown for Middle-earth.

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