# The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim-2024/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 60% |
| Critic Score | 48% |
| Audience Score | 78% |
| Metascore | 54/100 |
| Letterboxd | 2.9/5 |
| IMDb | 6.3/10 |
| Director | Kenji Kamiyama |
| Genres | Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Action |
| Runtime | 134 min |

## Quick answer

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024) earns a 60% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Anime side-quest set 183 years before Fellowship — Héra’s Rohan war story fills a legend gap without needing the live-ac Critics and audiences diverge (48% critic vs 78% audience). Metascore 54/100. Directed by Kenji Kamiyama.

## Critics consensus

Anime side-quest set 183 years before Fellowship — Héra’s Rohan war story fills a legend gap without needing the live-action cast.

## Synopsis

A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and traitorous lord of Rohan seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan, and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg.

## Cast

Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Orlando Bloom, Andy Serkis, Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, Luke Pasqualino, Laurence Ubong Williams

## Where to watch

Global: HBO Max
the United States: HBO Max
the United Kingdom: HBO Max

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim worth watching?**
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim holds a 60% Celluloid Score. Anime side-quest set 183 years before Fellowship — Héra’s Rohan war story fills a legend gap without needing the live-action cast.

**What is The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim about?**
A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and traitorous lord of Rohan seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan, and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg.

**Who directed The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim?**
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024) was directed by Kenji Kamiyama.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim?**
60% — the average of five public sources: critics 48%, audience 78%, Metascore 54/100, Letterboxd 2.9/5, and IMDb 6.3/10.

**Where can I watch The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim?**
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is streaming on HBO Max; on HBO Max in the United States; on HBO Max in the United Kingdom. Availability varies by region.

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