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Release Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 Sunday, January 18, 2026 Limited
Starring: Elijah Wood • Ian McKellen • Sean Astin • Cate Blanchett • Billy Boyd
Screenwriter: Philippa Boyens • Barrie M. Osborne • Fran Walsh • Peter Jackson • Phillippa Boyens
PG-13 Action 4 hrs, 13 m
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