The Lord of the Rings: watch order
The movies in the series, sorted by release date. Total runtime: 9 h 19 min. The Lord of the Rings trilogy consists of three epic fantasy films, based on the influential novels written by J. R. R. Tolkien, directed by Peter Jackson.
Movie 1The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
2 h 59 min · ★ 8.4
Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to…
Movie 2The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
2 h 59 min · ★ 8.4
Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers--Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard…
Movie 3The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
3 h 21 min · ★ 8.5
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…
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