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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

2024·Movie
2h 14min·PG-13
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic545.2Rotten Tomatoes49%69%
IMDb6.3Metacritic545.2Rotten Tomatoes49%69%

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wonder8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Fantasy, war, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and sound design

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

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Hope has yet to abandon these lands.

A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and traitorous lord of Rohan seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan, and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg.
Epic Fantasy SiegeAnime-Style AdaptationTragic HeroismHigh-Fantasy WarfareNostalgic Lore ExpansionVisually Stunning Battle SequencesFather-Daughter BondMedieval Honor & DutyOrchestral Grandeur

Crew

Directed by:
Kenji Kamiyama
Written by:
Philippa Boyens, J. R. R. Tolkien, Jeffrey Addiss
Produced by:
Peter Jackson, Pete Chiappetta, Fran Walsh
Composed by:
Michael Hedges, Alexis Feodoroff, Janet Grab

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

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Where can I stream The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim legally?

HBO Max

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim?

2 h 14 min

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim runs 2 h 14 min.

Is The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim?

Critics52
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim higher (61) than critics (52). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$21 million

No. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $21 million worldwide, 69% of its budget.

What language is The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Japan, New Zealand, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim in 127 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim use?

Last StandHate SinkMythology GagShields Are UselessImprovised WeaponBlatant LiesHyper-Competent SidekickAdaptational JerkassNever My FaultFatal FlawBeauty Equals GoodnessMedieval Prehistoryand 126 more

TV Tropes lists 138 storytelling tropes for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, including Last Stand, Hate Sink, Mythology Gag.