Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull vs The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6/10 for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull). Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is the shorter watch at 2h 2m compared with 3h 21m. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is the older of the two (2003 against 2008). Both are action, adventure movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull2008
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003
| Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.0/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2008 | 2003 |
| Length | 2h 2m | 3h 21m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Country | – | New Zealand |
| Director | Steven Spielberg | Peter Jackson |
| Main cast | John Hurt, Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Andrew Divoff, Ray Winstone | Liv Tyler, John Noble, Miranda Otto, Orlando Bloom, John Rhys-Davies |
Synopsis
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Set during the Cold War, the Soviets—led by sword-wielding Irina Spalko—are in search of a crystal skull which has supernatural powers related to a mystical Lost City of Gold. Indy is coerced to head to Peru at the behest of a young man whose friend—and Indy's colleague—Professor Oxley has been captured for his knowledge of the skull's whereabouts.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
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…
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