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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Review (2002) — 87% Celluloid Score

Directed by Peter Jackson · 2002 ·

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

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) earns a 87% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

87%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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90% Editorial Rating
92% Audience snapshot · excluded
84 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.2
8.8 IMDb /10
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Runtime
2h 59m
Streaming
HBO Max, YouTube TV
Language
English

Where to watch

  • HBO Max
  • YouTube TV

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers by country

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

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (90/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (84/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.8/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded adventure, fantasy, action pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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

    Yes — The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers earns a 87% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    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.

    Celluloid editorial verdict

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

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    Critic Reviews

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    The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Review

    Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) remains a defining Adventure landmark from New Zealand, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

    Essential viewing — a certified classic.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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