Movie

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003 • PG-13

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 of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — There is no notable LGBTQ+ representation or characters in this film.

Language

mild — Language is generally mild, with occasional use of words like 'damn' and 'hell,' but no strong profanity.

Mature Themes

moderate — Themes include war, death, sacrifice, and the struggle between good and evil, which provide emotional depth and complexity suitable for older children and teens.

Scary/Intense Content

moderate — The film includes dark, scary imagery such as monstrous creatures, eerie landscapes, and tense suspenseful moments that may frighten younger or sensitive viewers.

Sexual Content & Nudity

none — There is no sexual content, with no romantic or sexual scenes depicted.

Substance Use

none — There is no depiction or mention of substance use or abuse in the film.

Violence & Gore

moderate — The film contains numerous battle scenes with swords, arrows, and other medieval weapons, with some injury and death shown but not in excessively graphic detail. Scenes depict combat, explosions, and the threat of dark creatures, but gore is limited.