Movie

The Return of the King

★ 6.4(222)19801h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Release date: 1980-05-11
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Rankin/Bass Productions
Part of: The Lord of the Rings (Animated) Collection

The Return of the King — trailer

About The Return of the King

The Return of the King is a 1980 movie in the Animation, Fantasy and Adventure genres, directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr., starring Orson Bean, Roddy McDowall and John Huston. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 222 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Return of the King in Taiwan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Two Hobbits struggle to destroy the Ring in Mount Doom while their friends desperately fight evil Lord Sauron's forces in a final battle.

Cast

Orson Bean

Frodo Baggins / Bilbo Baggins (voice)

Roddy McDowall

Samwise Gamgee (voice)

John Huston

Gandalf (voice)

Theodore Gottlieb

Gollum (voice)

Casey Kasem

Meriadoc 'Merry' Brandybuck (voice)

Sonny Melendrez

Peregrin 'Pippin' Took (voice)

Theodore Bikel

Aragorn (voice)

William Conrad

Lord Denethor (voice)

Don Messick

King Theoden / Easterling / The Mouth of Sauron (voice)

Paul Frees

Orc / Uruk-Hai / Capt. Shagrat / Lt. Snaga / Lord Elrond (voice)

John Stephenson

Gondorian Guard / Dwimmerlaik - The Witch-King of Angmar (voice)

Nellie Bellflower

Eowyn / Dernhelm (voice)

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Return of the King in Taiwan?+

The Return of the King is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Taiwan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Return of the King on Netflix?+

The Return of the King is not on Netflix in Taiwan right now.

How long is The Return of the King?+

The Return of the King has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in The Return of the King?+

The Return of the King stars Orson Bean, Roddy McDowall, John Huston, Theodore Gottlieb and Casey Kasem.

When did The Return of the King come out?+

The Return of the King is a 1980 movie directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr..

What genre is The Return of the King?+

The Return of the King is Animation, Fantasy and Adventure film.

Who directed The Return of the King?+

The Return of the King was directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr..