2003 · movie · PG-13 · 3h 21m
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
There can be no triumph without loss. No victory without suffering. No freedom without sacrifice.
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No. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
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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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| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 8.5/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 59 | none |
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: common questions
Is The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King on Netflix?
No. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
Where can I watch The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) is included with a HBO Max subscription in the US.
Is The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King worth watching?
It scores 84.4/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in A-tier: excellent.
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).
What is The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King rated?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is rated PG-13 in the US.
Who is 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.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.