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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
17 Dec 2003 · 3h 21m
Sauron's armies march on Minas Tirith while Frodo and Sam make the last climb to Mount Doom; the trilogy ends with the crowning of a king and the Hobbits' return home.
Extended edition: 252 minutes on DVD (the Blu-ray edition runs about 263 minutes with credits). Winner of 11 Academy Awards. Premiered in Wellington on 1 December 2003.
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Where The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King fits
SectionThe War of the Ring
Release order#3 of 11, after The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Chronological order#11, after The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Where to watch (UK)Varies by region
Watch time3h 21m
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Around it in release order
- 1The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring2001
- 2The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers2002
- 3The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003
- 4The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey2012
- 5The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug2013
- 6The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies2014