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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024): Cast & Ratings

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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is a 2024 animated drama directed by Kenji Kamiyama, starring Brian Cox as Helm, Luke Pasqualino and Miranda Otto. It is partly based on The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $20.8 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. Critics gave it 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

IMDb rating
6.3/10
worldwide gross
$20.8M
Echo Score
51
Metascore
54
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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 10m (130 min)
Director
Kenji Kamiyama
Original language
English
Budget
$30M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim About?

The premise of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim without spoilers, adapted from The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

Set 183 years before the events of The Lord of the Rings, this film explores the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the renowned King of Rohan. When a brutal attack by Wulf, a cunning Dunlending lord seeking revenge for his father’s death, threatens his people, Helm must confront the rising danger and forge a kingdom amidst conflict.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Themes & Keywords

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  • man tied up
  • shot in the throat with an arrow
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Cast & crew

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Cast & Characters

Brian Cox leads the cast as Helm, with Luke Pasqualino as Wulf and Miranda Otto as Éowyn. Directed by Kenji Kamiyama; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Kenji Kamiyama

More films directed by Kenji Kamiyama, best-rated first: Napping Princess, Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 - Sustainable War, Eternal 831 and Ancien and the Magic Tablet: Another Story.

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Ratings

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10. Our Echo Score gives it 51/100, strongest in art & craft (65) and weakest in story & flow (40).

51 /100

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Echo Score Breakdown

The War of the Rohirrim offers a competent visual presentation but struggles with narrative depth and character engagement. While the animation and design elements demonstrate clear attention to detail, the plot often feels predictable and unevenly paced. Character arcs deliver occasional moments of resonance, yet are undermined by simplistic motivations and inconsistent voice performances. The sensory elements provide an immersive soundtrack and visual flair, though not enough to offset the film’s structural flaws. Consequently, the film maintains a modest appeal for genre enthusiasts.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 65

    In terms of art and craft, the film’s production design and visual style display notable attention to texture and environment. The animation delivers striking landscape frames and detailed costuming, though some sequences reveal uneven character movement and editing transitions. Overall, the visual presentation provides intermittent spectacle but lacks consistent fluidity.

  • Character & Emotion 50

    When it comes to character and emotion, performances exhibit uneven depth across the ensemble. A few central figures present nuanced motivations and compelling dialogue, yet several supporting roles fall flat with minimal development. Voice performances vary in clarity and expressiveness, which sometimes disrupts engagement. Overall, character work offers sporadic emotional connection amid broader inconsistencies.

  • Story & Flow 40

    In terms of story and flow, the narrative adheres closely to familiar genre conventions but offers little in the way of originality. The first act establishes stakes with clarity, yet subsequent sequences rely on predictable beats and abrupt pacing. Plot coherence suffers from repetitive motifs and limited thematic exploration, hindering sustained investment. As a result, the film’s storytelling remains serviceable but largely unmemorable.

  • Sensory Experience 55

    When it comes to sensory experience, the score and sound design effectively complement major action sequences and enhance atmospheric tension. Visual elements benefit from a cohesive color palette and detailed soundscapes, though occasional audio-visual mismatches and voice mixing issues undercut immersion. Overall, the film achieves a moderately engaging sensory profile with sporadic technical unevenness.

  • Rewatch Factor 45

    In terms of rewatch factor, the film presents moments of visual grandeur that may reward repeat viewing for franchise fans. However, the combination of predictable plotting and uneven character engagement diminishes incentive to revisit the story. While some scenes retain appeal through animation detail, overall the film offers limited lasting appeal beyond its initial viewing.

Plot

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Set 183 years prior to the famed events of the War of the Ring, the tale unfolds under the haunting narration of Éowyn, who recounts the tragic story of Héra, a brave and would-be shieldmaiden from Rohan, who also happens to be the daughter of the king. This narrative reveals a truth that her name may fade from the annals of history, as glorious tales and songs often overlook her contributions and struggles.

Full summary

The whole story of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Box Office & Budget

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim grossed $20.8 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 69% of what it cost. $9.2 million came from the US and Canada and $11.6 million (56%) from the rest of the world.

2024 box office

Worldwide gross

$20.8M

69% of its budget back

US & Canada
$9.2M
International
$11.6M
Budget
$30M
US & Canada 44% Rest of the world 56%
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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Also Known As

34 alternative titles, including “Ringenes Herre: Krigen om Rohan” and “洛汗之战”.

Also known as
  • Ringenes Herre: Krigen om Rohan
  • 洛汗之战
  • The Lord of the Rings: Rohan no Tatakai
  • 映画『ロード・オブ・ザ・リング ローハンの戦い』
  • Władca Pierścieni Wojna Rohirrimów
  • Le Seigneur des Anneaux : La Guerre des Rohirrim
  • Der Herr der Ringe - Die Schlacht der Rohirrim (2024)
  • A Gyűrűk Ura: A rohírok háborúja
  • Властелин Колец: Война Рохирримов
  • Der Herr der Ringe: Die Schlacht der Rohirrim
  • El señor de los anillos: La guerra de los Rohirrim
  • 반지의 제왕: 로히림의 전쟁
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  • Володар перснів: Війна рогіримів
  • Chúa Tể Của Những Chiếc Nhẫn: Cuộc Chiến của Rohirrim
  • O Senhor dos Anéis: A Guerra dos Rohirrim
  • 指环王:洛汗之战
  • Władca Pierścieni: Wojna Rohirrimów
  • 魔戒:洛汗人之戰
  • เดอะ ลอร์ด ออฟ เดอะ ริงส์ ศึกแห่งโรเฮียร์ริม
  • ロード・オブ・ザ・リング/ローハンの戦い
  • Pán prstenů: Válka Rohirů, ბეჭდების მბრძანებელი: როჰირიმების ბრძოლა
  • Gospodar prstenova: Rat Rohirrima
  • Il Signore degli Anelli - La guerra dei Rohirrim
  • שר הטבעות: מלחמת הרוהירים
  • Властелинът на пръстените: Войната на Рохиримите
  • Yüzüklerin Efendisi: Rohirrim'in Savaşı
  • Pán prsteňov: Vojna Rohirov
  • Sagan om ringen: Striden vid Rohan
  • Gospodar prstanov: Vojna Rohirrimov
  • ارباب حلقه ها : نبرد روهیریم
  • Taru sormusten herrasta: Rohirrimin sota
  • Господар прстенова: Рат Рохирима
  • Stăpânul inelelor: Războiul Rohirrimilor
  • Žiedų valdovas: Rohirimų karas

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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, each answered in a sentence.

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

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

When was The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim released?

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim was released on December 13, 2024.

Who directed The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim?

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim was directed by Kenji Kamiyama.

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Who is in the cast of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim?

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim stars Brian Cox as Helm, Luke Pasqualino as Wulf and Miranda Otto as Éowyn, among 11 credited actors.

How much did The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim make at the box office?

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim grossed $20.8 million worldwide ($9.2 million domestic, $11.6 million international) on a budget of $30 million.

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

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim has 6.3/10 on IMDb and 54 on Metacritic.

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

Yes. The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is partly adapted from The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien.

Does The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim have a post-credit scene?

No. The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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