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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

"The journey continues."

December 18, 2002 2h 59m 8.4/10 (23,274 votes)

Originally released in 2002. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is a adventure/fantasy film. directed by Peter Jackson. With a runtime of 2h 59m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, and Viggo Mortensen

Synopsis

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 Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor. Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 18, 2002 23 years ago
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Runtime 2h 59m 179 minutes total
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User Rating 8.4/10 Excellent (23,274 votes)
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Budget $79M Production budget
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Box Office $926.3M 11.7x return
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Language English Original language
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Country New Zealand + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$79,000,000
Revenue
$926,287,400

Production Companies

  • New Line Cinema
  • WingNut Films
  • The Saul Zaentz Company

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers about?

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, wh...

Who directed The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers was directed by Peter Jackson.

How long is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers has a runtime of 2 hours and 59 minutes (179 minutes total).

When was The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers released?

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers was released on December 18, 2002 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?

The main cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers includes Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Andy Serkis.

Is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers worth watching?

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers has a user rating of 8.4/10 based on 23,274 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.