# The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-two-towers-2002/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 87% |
| Editorial Rating | 90/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 92% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 84/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.2/5 |
| IMDb | 8.8/10 |
| Director | Peter Jackson |
| Genres | Adventure, Fantasy, Action |
| Runtime | 179 min |

## Quick answer

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) earns a 87% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #11 (8.8/10) — The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers remains one of the most highly rated films of all time Metascore 84/100. Directed by Peter Jackson.

## Celluloid verdict

IMDb Top 250 #11 (8.8/10) — The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

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

## Where to watch

Global: HBO Max, YouTube TV
the United States: HBO Max, YouTube TV
the United Kingdom: HBO Max, Sky Cinema
Indonesia: Netflix, HBO Max
India: Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV
Turkey: Netflix, Disney+, TV+, HBO Max
South Korea: Netflix, Wavve
Japan: Netflix, Hulu
the Philippines: Netflix, HBO Max
Pakistan: Netflix, HBO Max
South Africa: Prime Video
Malaysia: Netflix, HBO Max
Thailand: Netflix, HBO Max
the United Arab Emirates: Shahid
Nigeria: Prime Video

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers worth watching?**
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers holds a 87% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #11 (8.8/10) — The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers about?**
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.

**Who directed The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?**
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) was directed by Peter Jackson.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?**
87% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (90/100), Metascore (84/100), Letterboxd (4.2/5), and IMDb (8.8/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?**
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is streaming on HBO Max, YouTube TV; on HBO Max, YouTube TV in the United States; on HBO Max, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom; on Netflix, HBO Max in Indonesia; on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV in India; on Netflix, Disney+, TV+, HBO Max in Turkey; on Netflix, Wavve in South Korea; on Netflix, Hulu in Japan; on Netflix, HBO Max in the Philippines; on Netflix, HBO Max in Pakistan; on Prime Video in South Africa; on Netflix, HBO Max in Malaysia; on Netflix, HBO Max in Thailand; on Shahid in the United Arab Emirates; on Prime Video in Nigeria. Availability varies by region.

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