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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

Animation · Fantasy · Adventure · 2024

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.

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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

“Hope has yet to abandon these lands.”

2024 Animation · Fantasy · Adventure 2h 14m

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6.5 / 10

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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.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Kenji Kamiyama

Written by

Arty Papageorgiou · Phoebe Gittins · Jeffrey Addiss · Philippa Boyens

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Helm Hammerhand (voice)

Gaia Wise

Gaia Wise

Héra (voice)

Luke Pasqualino

Luke Pasqualino

Wulf (voice)

Laurence Ubong Williams

Laurence Ubong Williams

Fréaláf (voice)

Lorraine Ashbourne

Lorraine Ashbourne

Olwyn (voice)

Miranda Otto

Miranda Otto

Éowyn (voice)

Shaun Dooley

Shaun Dooley

Freca (voice)

Court is in session

Put The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.