The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is a 2003 epic fantasy film directed by Peter Jackson, adapted from J.R.R. Tolkien's novel. It is the third film in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The film follows Gandalf and King Théoden's journey to Gondor, Aragorn defending Gondor and seeking the ghost army, while Frodo and Sam are betrayed by Gollum as they attempt to destroy the Ring in Mordor. Released on December 17, 2003, it became one of the highest-grossing films of all time, winning all eleven Academy Awards it was nominated for.