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

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Critic Score | 90% |
| Audience Score | 92% |
| 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 88% 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.

## Critics consensus

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

## 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 88% 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?**
88% — the average of five public sources: critics 90%, audience 92%, Metascore 84/100, Letterboxd 4.2/5, and IMDb 8.8/10.

**Where can I watch The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers page for current options.

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