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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

8.520033h 21mMovieAdventureFantasyAction

As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne…

DirectorPeter Jackson
WritersPeter Jackson·Fran Walsh
ProducersPeter Jackson·Barrie M. Osborne

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Cast · Directed by Peter Jackson

Elijah Wood
Elijah Wood
Frodo
Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen
Gandalf
Viggo Mortensen
Viggo Mortensen
Aragorn
Sean Astin
Sean Astin
Sam
Andy Serkis
Andy Serkis
Gollum / Smeagol
Dominic Monaghan
Dominic Monaghan
Merry
Billy Boyd
Billy Boyd
Pippin
John Noble
John Noble
Denethor
David Wenham
David Wenham
Faramir
Miranda Otto
Miranda Otto
Éowyn
Bernard Hill
Bernard Hill
Théoden
John Rhys-Davies
John Rhys-Davies
Gimli

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is streaming on Netflix, Hulu and U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King on Netflix?

Yes — The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is available on Netflix in Japan as of August 2026.

Is The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King on Amazon Prime Video?

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Japan, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King for free?

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is available on Netflix and Hulu in Japan, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is currently the latest film in the Lord of the Rings Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?

Yes — The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) comes before The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King in the Lord of the Rings Collection.

Is The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is part of a trilogy, alongside The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002).

How many movies are in the Lord of the Rings Collection?

There are 3 films in the Lord of the Rings Collection: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003).