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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2002Movie2 h 59 minPG-13

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8Letterboxd4.4/5Metacritic879.3Rotten Tomatoes95%95%

An epic, pulse-pounding adventure movie about fantasy and war, with standout direction and cinematography.

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Story

The journey continues.

Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers - Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor.

Feels like

  • Epic High Fantasy Adventure
  • Grand Scale Warfare
  • Visually Stunning World-Building
  • Heroic Quest Narrative
  • Orchestral Masterpiece Score
  • Intense Battle Sequences
  • Mythological Atmosphere
  • Cinematic Spectacle
  • Dual-Track Storytelling

Cast

24 of 79

Crew

Directed by
Peter Jackson
Written by
Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh
Produced by
Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Barrie M. Osborne
Music by
Howard Shore

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Facts

December 18, 2002 · 2 h 59 min · PG-13

Released
December 18, 2002
Runtime
2 h 59 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Original language
English
Made in
New Zealand, United States
Budget
$79 million
Box office
$926 million
Available in
134 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Battle in the Rain, Hostile Weather, Big Badass Battle Sequence +9

  • Battle in the Rain
  • Hostile Weather
  • Big Badass Battle Sequence
  • Gasp of Life
  • Single Tear
  • Body-Count Competition
  • Trail of Blood
  • Enemy Civil War
  • This Is Gonna Suck
  • Green Aesop
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!
  • Actually Pretty Funny

12 of 326 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?"

Questions about The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

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Where can I stream The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?

HBO MaxYouTube TVTNTTBStru TV

In the United States, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers streams on HBO Max, YouTube TV, TNT, TBS, and tru TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 103 other countries.

Is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 8.8, Letterboxd 4.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 87).

Is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Was The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers a box office hit?

Budget$79 million
Box office$926 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $79 million to make and earned $926 million worldwide, 11.7 times its budget.

What tropes does The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers use?

Battle in the RainHostile WeatherBig Badass Battle SequenceGasp of LifeSingle TearBody-Count CompetitionTrail of BloodEnemy Civil WarThis Is Gonna SuckGreen AesopNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Actually Pretty Funnyand 314 more

TV Tropes lists 326 tropes for it, including Battle in the Rain, Hostile Weather, and Big Badass Battle Sequence.