The Return of the King

The Return of the King

Directed by Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr.

Produced by Rankin/Bass Productions, Topcraft

198098 min6.4 / 10

An animated fantasy epic that balances the intimate struggle of hobbits against the grand, hopeful climax of a final battle against evil.

Two Hobbits struggle to destroy the Ring in Mount Doom while their friends desperately fight evil Lord Sauron's forces in a final battle.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Return of the King end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is The Return of the King violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is The Return of the King easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is The Return of the King sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is The Return of the King scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

34/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity81

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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