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The Lord of the Rings Collection

3 movies · 2001–2003

The Lord of the Rings Collection is a trilogy of epic fantasy films directed by Peter Jackson, adapted from the novels by J. R. R. Tolkien. Released between 2001 and 2003, the collection comprises three installments with a total runtime of 559 minutes and a production budget of $266 million. The films collectively generated $2.9 billion in revenue. The trilogy consists of three films: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003). Together, these films present a comprehensive adaptation of Tolkien's story. The collection’s production spanned three years, with each film having a runtime of approximately 179 to 201 minutes. The overall financial performance of the trilogy reflects its significant scale and scope.

3Movies
$2.9BBox office
$266MBudget
8.9IMDb
9h 19mRuntime
2001–2003Years

Franchise cast

Hugo WeavingHugo WeavingElrondElijah WoodElijah WoodFrodoViggo MortensenViggo MortensenAragornCate BlanchettCate BlanchettGaladrielIan McKellenIan McKellenGandalfOrlando BloomOrlando BloomLegolasSean AstinSean AstinSamLiv TylerLiv TylerArwenAndy SerkisAndy SerkisGollum / SmeagolDominic MonaghanDominic MonaghanMerryJohn Rhys-DaviesJohn Rhys-DaviesGimli / Treebeard (voice)Billy BoydBilly BoydPippinKarl UrbanKarl UrbanÉomerSean BeanSean BeanBoromirChristopher LeeChristopher LeeSarumanMarton CsokasMarton CsokasCelebornDavid WenhamDavid WenhamFaramirIan HolmIan HolmBilboMiranda OttoMiranda OttoÉowynBernard HillBernard HillThéoden

All movies in chronological order

1The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring posterThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingMovie · 2001 · 179m · Adventure, Fantasy, ActionHobbit Frodo Baggins inherits a powerful ring from his uncle Bilbo and is compelled to leave his peaceful life. He must journey to destroy the ring, preventing it from being seized by its dark maker. To protect him, a fellowship is assembled, tasked with ensuring the ring reaches its only place of destruction: Mount Doom.13.8Stream onHBO MaxYouTube TVHBO Max Amazon Channel
2The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers posterThe Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersMovie · 2002 · 179m · Adventure, Fantasy, ActionFrodo Baggins and the Fellowship split up as they continue their mission to destroy the One Ring. Frodo and Sam journey to Mordor to destroy the Ring, while Gimli, Legolas, and Aragorn search for their friends Merry and Pippin, who have been captured by orcs. Meanwhile, the evil wizard Saruman waits for the Fellowship at Orthanc Tower in Isengard.7.7Stream onHBO MaxYouTube TVHBO Max Amazon Channel
3The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King posterThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingMovie · 2003 · 201m · Adventure, Fantasy, ActionWith armies gathering for a decisive battle that will determine the world's future, ancient forces of Light and Dark vie for control. A member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed to be the rightful heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. However, the only chance to defeat evil rests on the shoulders of a courageous hobbit named Frodo. He journeys with his devoted friend Sam and the wretched Gollum into the heart of Mordor on a perilous quest to destroy the Ring of Power.10.0Stream onHBO MaxYouTube TVHBO Max Amazon Channel