The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Buzz ScoreApr 28, 2026
3.6/100
Good
Current Rank
#233
Most Popular Movie
Peak Buzz Score
Aug 28 – Sep 26, 2022
5.4
Good
#1,507
All Time
1-Year Buzz Score
365-day average
2.5
Quiet
#495
This Year
Days at #1
Past 365 days
0
Days in Top 10
Past 365 days
0
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King daily Buzz Score
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Buzz score
In the Rankings
April 28, 2026
#233
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
3.6
About The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is a 2003 epic fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson. It is the final installment in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, based on the third volume of the novel by J. R. R. Tolkien. The film follows Aragorn, Gandalf, and the fellowship as they fight to save Gondor from Sauron's forces, while Frodo and Sam continue their journey to destroy the One Ring in Mordor.
Release Date
Wed, Dec 17, 2003
Runtime
201 min
Budget
$94,000,000
Box Office
$1,118,888,979
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