The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
USA / New Zealand,
2003, 201 min
(Special edition: 263 min, Alternative: 193 min)
Directed by:
Peter JacksonCinematography:
Andrew LesnieComposer:
Howard ShoreCast:
Elijah Wood, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Sean Astin, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom, Liv Tyler, Christopher Lee, Cate Blanchett (more)VOD (5)
Plots(1)
The final battle for Middle-earth begins. Frodo and Sam (Sean Astin), led by the mysterious Gollum (Andy Serkis), continue their dangerous mission toward the fires of Mount Doom in order to destroy the One Ring. Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) struggles to fulfill his legacy as he leads his outnumbered followers against the growing power of the Dark Lord Sauron, so that the Ring-bearer may complete his quest. (Warner Bros. UK)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2004 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 2004 - Peter Jackson (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 2004 - Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 2004 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 2004 - Howard Shore (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 2004 - Annie Lennox, Fran Walsh, Howard Shore (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song))
- 2004 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 2004 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
- 2004 - Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
- 2004 - Best Achievement in Visual Effects
- 2004 - Best Sound Mixing
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2004 - Best Film
- 2004 - Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 2004 - Andrew Lesnie (Best Cinematography)
- 2004 - Best Special Visual Effects
- 2004 - Orange Film Of The Year
- 2004 - Peter Jackson (Best Director)
- 2004 - Ian McKellen (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2004 - Best Editing
- 2004 - Howard Shore (Best Music)
- 2004 - Best Sound
- 2004 - Best Costume Design
- 2004 - Best Make Up/Hair
- 2004 - Best Production Design
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2004 - Peter Jackson (Best American Film)
Amanda Awards
- 2004 - Peter Jackson (Best Foreign Language Film)
Golden Globes
- 2004 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 2004 - Peter Jackson (Best Director)
- 2004 - Howard Shore (Best Original Score)
- 2004 - Annie Lennox, Fran Walsh, Howard Shore (Best Original Song)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2004 - Best Picture
- 2004 - Peter Jackson (Best Director)
- 2004 - Best Acting Ensemble
- 2004 - Howard Shore (Best Composer)
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2003 - Best Film
- 2003 - Peter Jackson (Best Director)
- 2003 - Andrew Lesnie (Best Cinematography)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 2003 - Peter Jackson (Best Director)
- 2003 - Best Production Design
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2003 - Best Film
- 2003 - Peter Jackson (Best Director)
The Saturn Awards
- 2012 - Best DVD Movie Collection
- 2005 - Best DVD Special Edition Release
- 2004 - Best Fantasy Film
- 2004 - Peter Jackson (Best Director)
- 2004 - Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens (Best Writing)
- 2004 - Elijah Wood (Best Actor)
- 2004 - Sean Astin (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2004 - Howard Shore (Best Music)
- 2004 - Peter 'Swords' King, Richard Taylor (Best Make-Up)
- 2004 - Alex Funke, Jim Rygiel, Joe Letteri, Randall William Cook (Best Special / Visual Effects)
- 2004 - Viggo Mortensen (Best Actor)
- 2004 - Ian McKellen (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2004 - Andy Serkis (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2004 - Miranda Otto (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2004 - Ngila Dickson, Richard Taylor (Best Costumes)