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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

2024Movie2 h 14 minPG-13

Animation
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic545.2Rotten Tomatoes49%69%

A nostalgic, tense animated movie about fantasy and war, with standout score and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Epic Fantasy Siege
  • Anime-Style Adaptation
  • Tragic Heroism
  • High-Fantasy Warfare
  • Nostalgic Lore Expansion
  • Visually Stunning Battle Sequences
  • Father-Daughter Bond
  • Medieval Honor & Duty
  • Orchestral Grandeur

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Kenji Kamiyama
Written by
Philippa Boyens, Will Matthews, Jeffrey Addiss
Produced by
Philippa Boyens, Joseph Chou, Jason DeMarco
Music by
Stephen Gallagher

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Facts

December 5, 2024 · 2 h 14 min · PG-13

Released
December 5, 2024
Runtime
2 h 14 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Original language
English
Made in
Japan, New Zealand, United States
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$21 million
Available in
127 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Last Stand, Hate Sink, Mythology Gag +9

  • Last Stand
  • Hate Sink
  • Mythology Gag
  • Shields Are Useless
  • Improvised Weapon
  • Blatant Lies
  • Hyper-Competent Sidekick
  • Adaptational Jerkass
  • Never My Fault
  • Fatal Flaw
  • Beauty Equals Goodness
  • Medieval Prehistory

12 of 138 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim?"

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?

HBO MaxTNTTBStru TV

In the United States, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim streams on HBO Max, 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 115 other countries.

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

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 54).

Is The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim 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 War of the Rohirrim a box office flop?

Budget$30 million
Box office$21 million

Yes: it cost about $30 million to make and earned $21 million worldwide, 69% of its budget.

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 tropes for it, including Last Stand, Hate Sink, and Mythology Gag.