The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002, English. Directed by Peter Jackson.
The journey continues.
Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers - Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor.
- Runtime
- 2h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is streaming on Netflix, JioHotstar, and VI movies and tv in India.
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Details
- Released
- 18 December 2002
- Country
- New Zealand, United States of America
- Written by
- Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Stephen Sinclair
- Budget
- $79M
- Box office
- $926M
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What The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is based on
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is based on The Two Towers, a 1954 novel by J. R. R. Tolkien, published by George Allen & Unwin Limited.
Novel · 1954
The Two Towers
By J. R. R. Tolkien
Published by George Allen & Unwin Limited
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: quick answers
What should I watch before The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?
Watch The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) first.
What comes after The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?
Next in the series: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), and The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013).
Is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.4/10 from 24,968 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers runs 179 minutes (2h 59m).
Does The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers on?
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is streaming on Netflix, JioHotstar, and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?
If you liked The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, try The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.
Who directed The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) was directed by Peter Jackson and stars Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen.
What is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers based on?
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is based on The Two Towers, a 1954 novel by J. R. R. Tolkien, published by George Allen & Unwin Limited.