The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King vs The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers — UK streaming
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is currently on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, and Now TV Cinema, while The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, and Now TV Cinema in the United Kingdom. Last verified 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Peter Jackson's third and second Lord of the Rings instalments. Compare runtimes (extended editions are even longer), ratings and current UK availability.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King vs The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers — at a glance
| The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Film | Film |
| Year | 2003 | 2002 |
| Runtime | 201 min | 179 min |
| TMDB rating | 8.5 / 10 (26397 votes) | 8.4 / 10 (23757 votes) |
| Genres | Adventure, Fantasy, Action | Adventure, Fantasy, Action |
| Overview | 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. | Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers--Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor. Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard. |
UK streaming options compared
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Apple TV Store
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Amazon Video
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King vs The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers — FAQ
Can I watch both The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers on the same UK service?
Yes — both The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 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 Return of the King 8.5/10 vs The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 8.4/10 on The Movie Database.
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