The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 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 7.4/10 for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey). The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is the shorter watch at 2h 49m compared with 3h 21m. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is the older of the two (2003 against 2012). Both are action, adventure, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Ian McKellen.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King| The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.4/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2012 | 2003 |
| Length | 2h 49m | 3h 21m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Country | – | New Zealand |
| Director | Peter Jackson | Peter Jackson |
| Main cast | Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Graham McTavish, James Nesbitt, Ian McKellen | Liv Tyler, John Noble, Miranda Otto, Orlando Bloom, John Rhys-Davies |
Synopsis
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.
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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