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The Return of the King

The Return of the King - Where to Watch

Audience Score
64

Now, before we get into the various whats and wheres of how you can watch 'The Return of the King' right now, here are some key details about the Rankin/Bass Productions, Topcraft adventure flick. The Return of the King starring Orson Bean, Roddy McDowall, John Huston, Theodore Gottlieb has a NR rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 38 min. The movie received a user score of 64/100 on TMDb, which is based on reviews from 210 engaged users.

Let’s set the scene for you... Here's the plot: "Two Hobbits struggle to destroy the Ring in Mount Doom while their friends desperately fight evil Lord Sauron's forces in a final battle."

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Below, you'll find a number of top-tier streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'The Return of the King' on each platform when they are available. 'The Return of the King' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on HBO Max in the US.

'The Return of the King' Release Dates

Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting September 11th, 2001 - Buy The Return of the King DVD

Watch 'The Return of the King' In Theaters

Showtimes on January 16th, 2026
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