9.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
9.1
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with right-leaning values by championing the restoration of a traditional, benevolent monarchy and emphasizing duty, loyalty, and sacrifice in the face of an existential evil, rather than advocating for revolutionary change or new societal structures.
The film features a predominantly traditional cast, aligning with the source material's original character depictions without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on classic heroic archetypes and a clear good-versus-evil conflict, without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities.
Secondary
The film features Éowyn, a human woman, who participates in a major battle. She engages in direct melee combat against the Witch-king of Angmar, a powerful male antagonist, and successfully defeats him with her sword.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King does not explicitly depict any LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on heterosexual relationships and platonic friendships, resulting in no identifiable LGBTQ+ representation within the film's content.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's epic fantasy narrative focuses on war, friendship, and the struggle against evil, without incorporating any elements related to transsexual identity or experiences within its plot or character arcs.
The film faithfully adapts J.R.R. Tolkien's source material, portraying all established characters with their canonical genders. No significant character's gender was altered from the books to the screen.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) features characters whose on-screen portrayals align with their established racial depictions in J.R.R. Tolkien's source material and prior interpretations. No major or legacy character was depicted as a different race than canonically established.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
9.0
8.5
Critic Ratings
9.4
9.4
Who Made This
Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Elijah Wood | Frodo | Male | White |  United States |
Ian McKellen | Gandalf | Male | White |  United Kingdom |
Viggo Mortensen | Aragorn | Male | White | United States |
Sean Astin | Sam | Male | White | United States |
Andy Serkis | Gollum / Smeagol | Male | White | United Kingdom |
Dominic Monaghan | Merry | Male | White |  Germany |
Billy Boyd | Pippin | Male | White | United Kingdom |
John Noble | Denethor | Male | White |  Australia |
David Wenham | Faramir | Male | White | Australia |
Miranda Otto | Éowyn | Female | White | Australia |
Bernard Hill | Théoden | Male | White | United Kingdom |
John Rhys-Davies | Gimli | Male | White | United Kingdom |
Orlando Bloom | Legolas | Male | White | United Kingdom |
Hugo Weaving | Elrond | Male | White |  Nigeria |
Liv Tyler | Arwen | Female | White | United States |
Peter Jackson | Corsair Bosun (uncredited) | Male | White |  New Zealand |
Andrew Lesnie | Corsair of Umbar (uncredited) | Male | White | Australia |
Rick Porras | Corsair of Umbar / Beacon Guard (uncredited) | Male | Latino | United States |
Actor Breakdown
Gender
Male
Female
89%
11%
Race
White
94%
Unknown
6%
Latino
6%
Nationalities
United States
28%
United Kingdom
33%
Germany
6%
Australia
22%
Nigeria
6%
New Zealand
6%
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