Conan the Barbarian vs The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 5.3/10 for Conan the Barbarian). Conan the Barbarian is the shorter watch at 1h 53m compared with 2h 59m. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is the older of the two (2002 against 2011). Both are action, adventure, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Conan the Barbarian posterConan the Barbarian2011 VS The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers posterThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers2002
Conan the BarbarianThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Audience score★ 5.3/10★ 8.4/10
Year20112002
Length1h 53m2h 59m
GenresAction, Adventure, FantasyAction, Adventure, Fantasy
Country–New Zealand
DirectorMarcus NispelPeter Jackson
Main castNonso Anozie, Leo Howard, Ron Perlman, Jason Momoa, Rose McGowanLiv Tyler, Miranda Otto, Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies

Synopsis

Conan the Barbarian

A quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against hulking rivals, horrific monsters, and impossible odds, as Conan realizes he is the only hope of saving the great nations of Hyboria from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil.

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

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…

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