The Lord of the Rings · A film trilogy

Film 3 of 3   /   2003   /   Directed by Peter Jackson

The Return of the King

One final journey. The fate of Middle-earth.

Plot summary · Spoilers ahead

As Sauron’s armies attack Gondor, Aragorn embraces his destiny as king and joins Gandalf and their allies in defending Middle-earth. Frodo and Sam struggle through Mordor, facing exhaustion, betrayal, and the Ring’s growing hold on Frodo. To give them a chance, Aragorn leads an army to the Black Gate.

At Mount Doom, Gollum seizes the Ring but falls with it into the fire, destroying Sauron’s power. Peace returns, though Frodo’s wounds eventually lead him to leave Middle-earth.

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