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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002): Cast & Ratings

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) movie poster

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is a 2002 action adventure film directed by Peter Jackson, starring Andy Serkis. It is partly based on The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien. It runs 2 hours 59 minutes and earned $938.5 million worldwide on a $94 million budget. It won 2 Oscars, including Sound Editing and Visual Effects, and 6 awards in all. Critics gave it 87 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.

IMDb rating
8.2/10
worldwide gross
$938.5M
Oscars won
2
Metascore
87
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 59m (179 min)
Director
Peter Jackson
Genres
Action , Adventure , Fantasy
Original language
English
Budget
$94M
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers About?

The premise of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers without spoilers, adapted from The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

While Frodo and Sam continue their perilous journey towards Mordor, they are relentlessly pursued by the cunning and conflicted Gollum. Separately, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli join forces to defend the kingdom of Rohan against the growing threat of Saruman and his Uruk-hai army. The battles rage across Middle-earth, and the forces of good must find strength to resist the encroaching darkness and protect the realm.

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Cast

Andy Serkis stars in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. Directed by Peter Jackson.

From the director

More from Peter Jackson

More films directed by Peter Jackson, best-rated first: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, They Shall Not Grow Old and Heavenly Creatures.

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Ratings

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 87 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.

Plot

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Plot Summary

What happens in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Awakening from a vivid dream of Gandalf battling the Balrog deep within Moria, Frodo Baggins finds himself, alongside his loyal friend Samwise Gamgee, lost amidst the treacherous terrain of the Emyn Muil close to Mordor. They quickly realize they are being hunted by Gollum, a wretched creature who once possessed the One Ring. After capturing him, Frodo, feeling compassion, chooses to set him free and allows him to act as their guide, emphasizing to Sam that they’ll need Gollum’s unique knowledge to infiltrate the dark lands of Mordor.

Full summary

The whole story of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, scene by scene

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Box office

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Box Office & Budget

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers grossed $938.5 million worldwide on a $94 million budget, 10.0 times what it cost. $345.5 million came from the US and Canada and $592.4 million (63%) from the rest of the world.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$938.5M

10.0× its budget

US & Canada
$345.5M
International
$592.4M
Budget
$94M
US & Canada 37% Rest of the world 63%
Awards

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Awards & Nominations

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers won 2 Oscars, including Sound Editing and Visual Effects, and 6 awards in all. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 2003, with 2 wins from 9 nominations.

6 wins26 nominations7 ceremonies

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Videos

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Trailers & Videos

5 videos: 2 trailers, 2 teasers and 1 clip.

The Two Towers | The Lord of the Rings 4K Ultra HD | Warner Bros. Entertainment
  • Trailer Theatrical Trailer
  • Teaser Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Trailer
  • Teaser The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Teaser
  • Clip The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers - 10 Minute Preview - Warner Bros. UK
Quiz

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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who battles the Balrog in Moria at the beginning of the film?

Details

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Also Known As

54 alternative titles, including “Le Seigneur des Anneaux: Les Deux Tours” and “The Lord of the Rings 2: The Two Towers”.

Also known as
  • Le Seigneur des Anneaux: Les Deux Tours
  • The Lord of the Rings 2: The Two Towers
  • 魔戒二部曲:雙城奇謀
  • Gredzenu pavēlnieks: Divi torņi
  • Господар на прстените: Двете кули
  • ศึกหอคอยคู่กู้พิภพ
  • The Lord of the Rings II: The Two Towers
  • El señor de los anillos: Las dos torres
  • Chúa Tể Của Những Chiếc Nhẫn 2: Hai Tòa Tháp
  • ロード・オブ・ザ・リング/二つの塔:2002
  • Üzüklərin Hökmdarı:İki Qala
  • Yüzüklerin Efendisi: İki Kule
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  • ロード・オブ・ザ・リング/二つの塔
  • The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers
  • LOTR2 - The Two Towers
  • 魔戒2 雙城奇謀
  • El señor de los anillos 2: Las dos torres
  • Le Seigneur des anneaux Les Deux Tours - version Longue
  • Մատանիների Տիրակալը 2
  • Der Herr der Ringe - Die zwei Tuerme
  • Der Herr der Ringe - Die zwei Türme
  • Pán prstenů: Dvě věže
  • Il Signore degli Anelli - Le due torri
  • Ringenes herre - De to tårne
  • Le Seigneur des anneaux : Les Deux Tours
  • 指环王2:双塔奇兵
  • Властелин колец: Две крепости
  • Ringenes herre - To tårn
  • Taru sormusten herrasta: Kaksi tornia
  • O Senhor dos Anéis: As Duas Torres
  • A Gyűrűk Ura: A Két torony
  • Sagan om de två tornen - härskarringen
  • Władca Pierścieni: Dwie wieże
  • שר הטבעות: שני הצריחים
  • Господар прстенова: Две куле
  • Ο Άρχοντας των Δαχτυλιδιών: Οι Δύο Πύργοι
  • Pán prsteňov: Dve veže
  • Gospodar prstenova: Dvije kule
  • เดอะ ลอร์ด ออฟ เดอะ ริงส์: ศึกหอคอยคู่กู้พิภพ
  • Властелинът на пръстените: Двете кули
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  • El Senyor dels Anells: Les dues torres
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  • Hringadróttinssaga: Tveggja turna tal
  • Gospodar prstanov: Stolpa
  • Chúa Tể Của Những Chiếc Nhẫn: Hai Tòa Tháp, ბეჭდების მბრძანებელი: ორი ციხე-კოშკი
  • سيد الخواتم 2 البرجان
  • Sõrmuste isand: Kaks kantsi
  • Господарот на прстените: Двете кули
  • Уладар пярсцёнкаў: Дзве Вежы
  • दी लार्ड ऑफ दी रिंग्स: दी टू टॉवरस

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FAQ

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers runs 2 hours 59 minutes (179 minutes).

When was The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers released?

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers was released on December 18, 2002.

Who directed The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers was directed by Peter Jackson.

More films by Peter Jackson

Who is in the cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers stars Andy Serkis.

How much did The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers make at the box office?

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers grossed $938.5 million worldwide ($345.5 million domestic, $592.4 million international) on a budget of $94 million.

How is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers rated?

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers has 8.2/10 on IMDb, 87 on Metacritic and 84% on TMDB.

Is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers based on a book?

Yes. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is partly adapted from The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien.

What awards did The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers win?

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers won 6 awards from 26 nominations, including Best Costume Design at the BAFTA 2003.

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