The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) — IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes & Audience Ratings

Last updated: 2026-03-30 3 min read

Quick Facts

IMDb8.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic87/100
DirectorPeter Jackson
GenreAdventure, Fantasy, Action
Runtime179 min
RatedPG-13
CastElijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Andy Serkis

"The journey continues."

Should You Watch The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?

With an IMDb score of 8.8, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is widely considered one of the best films in its genre. Critics and audiences agree this is essential viewing. The 95% Rotten Tomatoes score signals near-universal critical acclaim.

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. Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers's IMDb rating?

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) has an IMDb rating of 8.8 out of 10 based on 23,632 user votes.

Is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers worth watching?

With an IMDb score of 8.8 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 95%, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is generally well-regarded and worth your time.

How long is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers has a runtime of 179 min. It is rated PG-13.

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