The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is streaming in the US on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.
What the audience says
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers rates well above most English films. It's sitting at 8.4/10 on TMDB across 24,654 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Should you spend 2h 59m on it?
2h 59m of English adventure with fantasy threaded through, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 24,648 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.4/10 across 24,648 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you don't have a clear three hours
- Best for
- A free weekend evening
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 59m — long |
| Watch with family? | PG-13 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Adventure / Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Peter Jackson
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 29, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All HBO Max titles in the US
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