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The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers...

Release Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2002 Saturday, January 17, 2026 1 Day Only

Director: Peter Jackson

Starring: Elijah Wood Sean Astin Ian McKellen Viggo Mortensen Liv Tyler

PG-13 Action N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
In the second part of the Tolkien trilogy, The Two Towers, 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.
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Who stars in The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition – Cast List

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  • Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood

    Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

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    Sean Astin

    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Shift

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    Ian McKellen

    Avengers: Doomsday, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

  • Viggo Mortensen
    Viggo Mortensen

    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Green Book

  • Liv Tyler
    Liv Tyler

    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Captain America: Brave New World

  • Cate Blanchett
    Cate Blanchett

    Father Mother Sister Brother, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Long Shadows

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    Billy Boyd

    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Dog Man

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    John Rhys-Davies

    Starbright, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith - 25th Anniversary

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    Christopher Lee

    The Resident, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

  • Karl Urban
    Karl Urban

    Dredd, Mortal Kombat II

  • Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis

    Animal Farm, Young Washington

Who is making The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition – Crew List

A look at The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Peter Jackson last helmed The Beatles: Get Back–The Rooftop Concert and The Beatles: Get Back. The film's writer Fran Walsh last penned Mortal Engines and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.

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Peter Jackson
Barrie Osbourne
Fran Walsh
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Production – What we know about the The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition

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Parent Rating
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for epic battle sequences, scary images
Runtime
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Also known as
The Lord of The Rings: The Two Tower

Language
English
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The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition Trailers and Clips

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The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition Release Date: When was the film released?

The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition was released in on Wednesday, December 18 , 2002.

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