The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
English fantasy film directed by Peter Jackson
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 2h 59m 179 min
- Released
- 18 December 2002
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers has a runtime of 2 hours 59 minutes (179 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 18 December 2002. It is directed by Peter Jackson and stars Ian McKellen, Sean Astin and Viggo Mortensen.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Peter Jackson
- Cast
- Ian McKellen, Sean Astin, Viggo Mortensen, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Orlando Bloom, Bernard Hill, Christopher Lee, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan
- Cinematography
- Andrew Lesnie
- Editing
- Michael J. Horton
- Music
- Howard Shore
- Written by
- Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Stephen Sinclair, Peter Jackson
- Produced by
- Peter Jackson, Barrie M. Osborne, Fran Walsh
- Production
- New Line Cinema, WingNut Films
- Distribution
- New Line Cinema
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $94 million
- Box office
- $945.19 million
- Awards
- Academy Award for Best Visual Effects; Academy Award for Best Sound Editing; Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form
- Based on
- The Two Towers
- Set in
- Middle-earth
- Filmed in
- New Zealand, Mount Sunday
- Country
- New Zealand, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 18 December 2002
- First shown
- 5 December 2002 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers has a runtime of 2 hours 59 minutes, or 179 min.
When did The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers release?
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers released on 18 December 2002.
Who directed The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is directed by Peter Jackson.
Who is in the cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?
The cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers includes Ian McKellen, Sean Astin, Viggo Mortensen, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler and Cate Blanchett.
How much did The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers earn at the box office?
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers grossed $945.19 million on a budget of $94 million.
What is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers rated in the US?
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers based on a true story or a book?
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is based on The Two Towers.
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