20 movies like The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, ordered by similarity : The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers(2002), The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring(2001), The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies(2014), The Lord of the Rings(1978), Warcraft(2016), The Great Wall(2016), The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug(2013), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2(2011), Maleficent: Mistress of Evil(2019), Wonder Woman(2017), Star Wars: The Last Jedi(2017), Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F(2015) ...
Adventure, Fantasy
New Zealand|USA
2003
200 Minutes
Elijah Wood Ian McKellen Liv Tyler Viggo Mortensen Sean Astin Cate Blanchett John Rhys-Davies Bernard Hill Billy Boyd Dominic Monaghan Orlando Bloom
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Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron's army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring.
Adventure, Fantasy
New Zealand|USA
2002
179 Minutes
Elijah Wood Ian McKellen Liv Tyler Viggo Mortensen Sean Astin Cate Blanchett John Rhys-Davies Bernard Hill Christopher Lee Billy Boyd Dominic Monaghan
hobbit wizard warrior elf dwarf orc dark intense suspenseful middle-earth forest field village rohan tower journey ring teamwork survival showdown
While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron's new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard.
Adventure, Fantasy
New Zealand|USA
2001
178 Minutes
Elijah Wood Ian McKellen Liv Tyler Viggo Mortensen Sean Astin Cate Blanchett John Rhys-Davies Billy Boyd Dominic Monaghan Orlando Bloom Christopher Lee
hobbit wizard elf dwarf warrior orc dark intense suspenseful middle-earth village cave forest mountain journey magic ring survival teamwork showdown
A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
New Zealand|USA
2014
144 Minutes
Ian McKellen Martin Freeman Richard Armitage Evangeline Lilly Lee Pace Luke Evans Ken Stott James Nesbitt Cate Blanchett Ian Holm Christopher Lee
hobbit dwarf wizard dragon sorcerer elf bleak brooding dark emotional gripping somber middle-earth mountain lake cave countryside forest greed gold
Bilbo and company are forced to engage in a war against an array of combatants and keep the Lonely Mountain from falling into the hands of a rising darkness.
Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
USA|UK|Spain
1978
131 Minutes
hobbit wizard ranger elf dwarf friend suspenseful spirited incredible middle-earth countryside inn mountain good versus evil unlikely hero battle journey enchantment on the run quest
The Fellowship of the Ring embark on a journey to destroy the One Ring and end Sauron's reign over Middle-earth.
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
China|USA|Canada|Japan
2016
123 Minutes
Travis Fimmel Paula Patton Ben Foster Dominic Cooper Toby Kebbell Ben Schnetzer Robert Kazinsky Clancy Brown Daniel Wu Ruth Negga Anna Galvin
human orc warrior commander king wizard brash brooding intense fantasy world castle cave camp battlefield canyon war magic trust betrayal danger
As an Orc horde invades the planet Azeroth using a magic portal, a few human heroes and dissenting Orcs must attempt to stop the true evil behind this war.
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
USA|China|Hong Kong|Australia|Canada
2016
104 Minutes
Matt Damon Jing Tian Pedro Pascal Willem Dafoe Andy Lau Hanyu Zhang Eddie Peng Lu Han Gengxin Lin Junkai Wang Zheng Kai
mercenary prisoner beast warrior friend brooding emotional intense china fortress prison battlefield tower mountain chinese mythology war wall creatures danger survival
In ancient China, a group of European mercenaries encounters a secret army that maintains and defends the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.
Adventure, Fantasy
New Zealand|USA
2013
160 Minutes
Ian McKellen Martin Freeman Richard Armitage Evangeline Lilly Lee Pace Luke Evans Ken Stott James Nesbitt Orlando Bloom Cate Blanchett Christopher Lee
hobbit shapeshifter dragon elf dwarf creative brooding gutsy fantasy world lair lake mountain journey danger ring adventure transformation quest unknown era
The dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey, continue their quest to reclaim Erebor, their homeland, from Smaug. Bilbo Baggins is in possession of a mysterious and magical ring.
Fantasy, Adventure
UK
2011
131 Minutes
Daniel Radcliffe Rupert Grint Emma Watson Ralph Fiennes Alan Rickman Robbie Coltrane Helena Bonham Carter Jim Broadbent Gary Oldman Maggie Smith David Thewlis
wizard student headmaster teacher harry potter lord voldemort dark thrilling inspiring charming hogwarts england bank london countryside hideout showdown good versus evil friendship death
Harry, Ron, and Hermione search for Voldemort's remaining Horcruxes in their effort to destroy the Dark Lord as the final battle rages on at Hogwarts.
Adventure, Fantasy
USA|UK|Canada
2019
118 Minutes
Angelina Jolie Elle Fanning Harris Dickinson Michelle Pfeiffer Sam Riley Chiwetel Ejiofor Ed Skrein Robert Lindsay David Gyasi Jenn Murray Juno Temple
sorceress princess prince mother-in-law queen warrior emotional intense fantasy world kingdom castle battlefield wedding evil plot genocide war adventure sacrifice transformation revenge
Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies and dark new forces at play.
Fantasy, Action, Adventure
USA|UK
2017
141 Minutes
Gal Gadot Chris Pine Connie Nielsen Robin Wright Danny Huston David Thewlis Saïd Taghmaoui Ewen Bremner Eugene Brave Rock Lucy Davis Elena Anaya
superhero pilot soldier amazon female warrior mother brutal frenetic intense rousing gripping inspiring island kingdom europe battlefield big city super powers world war ii lost world
When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, Diana, an Amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny.
Sci-Fi, Action, Fantasy, Adventure
USA
2017
152 Minutes
Mark Hamill Carrie Fisher Adam Driver Daisy Ridley John Boyega Oscar Isaac Andy Serkis Lupita Nyong'o Domhnall Gleeson Anthony Daniels Gwendoline Christie
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Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares for battle with the First Order.
Adventure, Kids & Family, Action, Fantasy, Anime
Japan
2015
93 Minutes
young boy friend enemy alien spirited engaging gripping fascinating earth war power destruction saving the day adventure discovery quest rivalry unknown era
One peaceful day on Earth, two remnants of Freeza's army named Sorube and Tagoma arrive searching for the Dragon Balls with the aim of reviving Freeza. They succeed, and Freeza subsequently seeks revenge on the Saiya-jin.
Sci-Fi, Adventure, Fantasy, Action
1983
133 Minutes
Mark Hamill Harrison Ford Carrie Fisher Billy Dee Williams Anthony Daniels Peter Mayhew Sebastian Shaw Ian McDiarmid David Prowse Alec Guinness Kenny Baker
jedi knight princess monster hero robot emperor thrilling powerful charming outer space fantasy world war battle love friendship rebellion self-discovery quest adventure love
Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), now an experienced Jedi knight, tries to discover Darth Vader's identity.
Adventure, Fantasy
UK|USA
1981
119 Minutes
Nicol Williamson Nigel Terry Helen Mirren Nicholas Clay Cherie Lunghi Corin Redgrave Paul Geoffrey Patrick Stewart Gabriel Byrne Liam Neeson
king arthur queen knight witch wizard king thrilling rousing suspenseful dark brutal sad england castle camelot cave medieval kingdom village war royalty
Merlin the magician helps Arthur Pendragon unite the Britons around the Round Table of Camelot, even as dark forces conspire to tear it apart.
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
USA|Australia
2019
124 Minutes
Brie Larson Ryan Fleck Samuel L. Jackson Ben Mendelsohn Djimon Hounsou Lee Pace Lashana Lynch Gemma Chan Clark Gregg Jude Law Annette Bening
captain warrior alien pilot superhero amusing cheeky confident gripping intense earth air force base jet subway battle memories super powers alien invasion discovery mystery
Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races.
War, Animation, Kids & Family, Adventure
Ireland|France|USA|Canada|Belgium|UK
2018
84 Minutes
army recruit dog soldier enemy french officer army officer cheeky heartwarming emotional touching uplifting boot camp france village battlefield cafeteria dog war soldiers world war i
The true story of a stray dog who joins his new master on the battlefields of the First World War. For his valorous actions, Sgt. Stubby is still recognized as the most decorated dog in American history.
Action, Fantasy, Adventure
USA
2013
111 Minutes
Chris Hemsworth Natalie Portman Tom Hiddleston Stellan Skarsgård Idris Elba Christopher Eccleston Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje Kat Dennings Ray Stevenson Zachary Levi Tadanobu Asano
thor warrior astrophysicist scientist superhero dark gripping spectacular parallel universe london factory earth war power saving the planet science rivalry sacrifice rescue future
When the Dark Elves attempt to plunge the universe into darkness, Thor must embark on a perilous and personal journey that will reunite him with doctor Jane Foster.
Anime, Adventure, Fantasy
Japan
1997
133 Minutes
prince princess miner demon warrior god creative brooding cool forest village castle house battlefield bedroom search demons protection village life danger
On a journey to find the cure for a Tatarigami's curse, Ashitaka finds himself in the middle of a war between the forest gods and Tatara, a mining colony. In this quest he also meets San, the Mononoke Hime.
Adventure, Fantasy
New Zealand|USA
2012
169 Minutes
Ian McKellen Martin Freeman Richard Armitage Ken Stott Graham McTavish William Kircher James Nesbitt Stephen Hunter Dean O'Gorman Aidan Turner John Callen
hobbit wizard dwarf villain dragon friend charming spectacular thrilling middle-earth village kingdom mountain magic friendship expedition daunting task quest temptation unknown era
A reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home, and the gold within it from the dragon Smaug.
Fantasy, Kids & Family, Adventure, Animation
France|Belgium|Ireland|Netherlands|USA|Denmark|Brazil|Germany|Austria|Hungary|UK|Japan
2009
78 Minutes
Nora Twomey Paul Young
young boy illuminator uncle monk fairy cat suspenseful dreamy heartwarming monastery countryside fortress river forest scriptorium war religion survival writing good versus evil
A young boy in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids is beckoned to adventure when a celebrated master illuminator arrives with an ancient book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers.