Directed by:
Peter JacksonCinematography:
Andrew LesnieComposer:
Howard ShoreCast:
Elijah Wood, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Sean Astin, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom, Liv Tyler, Christopher Lee, Cate Blanchett (more)VOD (5)
Plots(1)
Sauron's forces have laid siege to Minas Tirith, the capital of Gondor, in their efforts to eliminate the race of men. The once-great kingdom, watched over by a fading steward, has never been in more desperate need of its king. But can Aragorn answer the call of his heritage and become what he was born to be? In no small measure, the fate of Middle-earth rests on his broad shoulders. With the final battle joined and the legions of darkness gathering, Gandalf urgently tries to rally Gondor's broken army to action. He is aided by Rohan's King Theoden, who unites his warriors for history's biggest test. Yet even with their courage and passionate loyalty, the forces of men--with Eowyn and Merry hidden among them--are no match for the enemies swarming against Gondor. Still, in the face of great losses, they charge forward into the battle of their lifetimes, tied together by their singular goal to keep Sauron distracted and give the Ring Bearer a chance to complete his quest. Their hopes rest with Frodo, a tiny but determined hobbit making a perilous trip across treacherous enemy lands to cast the One Ring into the fires of Mount Doom. The closer Frodo gets to his final destination, the heavier his burden becomes and the more he must rely on Samwise Gamgee. Gollum--and the Ring itself--will test Frodo's allegiances and, ultimately, his humanity. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2004 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 2004 - Peter Jackson (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 2004 - Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 2004 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 2004 - Howard Shore (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 2004 - Annie Lennox, Fran Walsh, Howard Shore (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song))
- 2004 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 2004 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
- 2004 - Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
- 2004 - Best Achievement in Visual Effects
- 2004 - Best Sound Mixing
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2004 - Best Film
- 2004 - Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 2004 - Andrew Lesnie (Best Cinematography)
- 2004 - Best Special Visual Effects
- 2004 - Orange Film Of The Year
- 2004 - Peter Jackson (Best Director)
- 2004 - Ian McKellen (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2004 - Best Editing
- 2004 - Howard Shore (Best Music)
- 2004 - Best Sound
- 2004 - Best Costume Design
- 2004 - Best Make Up/Hair
- 2004 - Best Production Design
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2004 - Peter Jackson (Best American Film)
Amanda Awards
- 2004 - Peter Jackson (Best Foreign Language Film)
Golden Globes
- 2004 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 2004 - Peter Jackson (Best Director)
- 2004 - Howard Shore (Best Original Score)
- 2004 - Annie Lennox, Fran Walsh, Howard Shore (Best Original Song)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2004 - Best Picture
- 2004 - Peter Jackson (Best Director)
- 2004 - Best Acting Ensemble
- 2004 - Howard Shore (Best Composer)
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2003 - Best Film
- 2003 - Peter Jackson (Best Director)
- 2003 - Andrew Lesnie (Best Cinematography)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 2003 - Peter Jackson (Best Director)
- 2003 - Best Production Design
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2003 - Best Film
- 2003 - Peter Jackson (Best Director)
The Saturn Awards
- 2012 - Best DVD Movie Collection
- 2005 - Best DVD Special Edition Release
- 2004 - Best Fantasy Film
- 2004 - Peter Jackson (Best Director)
- 2004 - Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens (Best Writing)
- 2004 - Elijah Wood (Best Actor)
- 2004 - Sean Astin (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2004 - Howard Shore (Best Music)
- 2004 - Peter 'Swords' King, Richard Taylor (Best Make-Up)
- 2004 - Alex Funke, Jim Rygiel, Joe Letteri, Randall William Cook (Best Special / Visual Effects)
- 2004 - Viggo Mortensen (Best Actor)
- 2004 - Ian McKellen (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2004 - Andy Serkis (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2004 - Miranda Otto (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2004 - Ngila Dickson, Richard Taylor (Best Costumes)