The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring vs The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King — UK streaming
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is currently on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, and Now TV Cinema, while The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, and Now TV Cinema in the United Kingdom. Last verified 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
The first and final chapters of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy. Compare runtime, ratings and current UK streaming availability.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring vs The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King — at a glance
| The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Film | Film |
| Year | 2001 | 2003 |
| Runtime | 179 min | 201 min |
| TMDB rating | 8.4 / 10 (27399 votes) | 8.5 / 10 (26397 votes) |
| Genres | Adventure, Fantasy, Action | Adventure, Fantasy, Action |
| Overview | Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed. | 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. |
UK streaming options compared
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| Tier | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King |
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HBO Max Amazon Channel
Sky Go
Now TV Cinema
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HBO Max Amazon Channel
Sky Go
Now TV Cinema
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| Rent |
Apple TV Store
Rakuten TV
Amazon Video
Sky Store
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Apple TV Store
Rakuten TV
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
Sky Store
YouTube
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| Buy |
Apple TV Store
Rakuten TV
Amazon Video
Sky Store
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Apple TV Store
Rakuten TV
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
Sky Store
YouTube
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring vs The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King — FAQ
Can I watch both The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King on the same UK service?
Yes — both The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King are currently included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, and Now TV Cinema in the UK.
Which is rated higher on TMDB?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is rated higher: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 8.4/10 vs The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 8.5/10 on The Movie Database.
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