The Lord of the Rings · A film trilogy

Film 2 of 3   /   2002   /   Directed by Peter Jackson

The Two Towers

A broken fellowship. A growing darkness.

Plot summary · Spoilers ahead

With the Fellowship scattered, Frodo and Sam follow the treacherous Gollum toward Mordor. Meanwhile, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli help the kingdom of Rohan resist Saruman’s advancing army. Gandalf returns with renewed power as the defenders prepare for a desperate stand at Helm’s Deep.

Elsewhere, Merry and Pippin help bring the tree-like Ents into the fight against Saruman. The heroes win crucial victories, but Frodo’s guide secretly begins plotting against him.

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