A sweeping, battle-heavy spectacle with grand stakes, somber sacrifices, and a bittersweet farewell that feels like the end of a long journey.
About 2014 film directed by Peter Jackson
Genres fantasy, action, adventure
Directed by Peter Jackson
Written by Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens
Starring Cate Blanchett, Christopher Lee, Orlando Bloom, Ian McKellen, Benedict Cumberbatch, Evangeline Lilly, Billy Connolly, Stephen Fry
Music Howard Shore
Runtime 144 min
Country United States, New Zealand
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