The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
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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Frequently asked questions about The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Where can I watch The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King in the United States?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is available to stream on HBO Max, YouTube TV, TNT, TBS, and tru TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King on HBO Max?
Yes. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside YouTube TV, TNT, TBS, and tru TV.
Can I watch The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King needs a subscription to HBO Max, YouTube TV, TNT, TBS, and tru TV, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.
What are the ratings for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King scores 8.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King stars Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, and Andy Serkis. Peter Jackson is the director.
How long is The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King runs 3h 21m (201 minutes).
When did The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King come out?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King was released on December 17, 2003.
Which studio made The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King was produced by New Line Cinema, WingNut Films, and The Saul Zaentz Company in New Zealand and the United States.
What was the budget for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King was made on a budget of $94,000,000.
How much did The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King make at the box office?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King grossed $1,118,888,979 worldwide, against a budget of $94,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.