The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2002 · directed by Peter Jackson

Rating

90/100

Hit

yes

Prestige lists

Oscar Nominee

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.

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), directed by Peter Jackson, rates 90/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Elijah Wood
• Ian McKellen
• Viggo Mortensen
• Sean Astin
• Andy Serkis
• John Rhys-Davies
• Orlando Bloom
• Bernard Hill
• Miranda Otto
• Dominic Monaghan

Crew

• Andrew Lesnie — Director of Photography
• Michael Horton — Editor
• Howard Shore — Original Music Composer
• Fran Walsh — Screenplay
• Peter Jackson — Screenplay
• Philippa Boyens — Screenplay
• Stephen Sinclair — Screenplay

More from Peter Jackson

1. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) — 98/100 · hit
2. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) — 97/100 · hit
3. They Shall Not Grow Old (2018) — 86/100 · hit
4. Forgotten Silver (1997) — 84/100 · hit
5. Heavenly Creatures (1994) — 79/100
6. King Kong (2005) — 75/100

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