The Lord of the Rings marathon

The Lord of the Rings marathon is 3 films and 9 hours 19 minutes in total. With 15-minute breaks between films, plan for about 9 hours 49 minutes.

Total time: 9h 19m
Films: 3
With 15-min breaks: 9h 49m

Film 1

12+
Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling…
2h 59m

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001 2h 59m
Film 2

12+
Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their…
2h 59m

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2002 2h 59m
Film 3

12+
As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to…
3h 21m

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003 3h 21m

Plan the day

Start time Break between films

Done by 7:49 PM

1.The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 10:00 AM – 12:59 PM · 2h 59m
2.The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 1:14 PM – 4:13 PM · 2h 59m
3.The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 4:28 PM – 7:49 PM · 3h 21m

9 hours 19 minutes of movies, plus 30 minutes of breaks.

Questions people ask

How long does the The Lord of the Rings marathon take?

The Lord of the Rings marathon is 3 films and 9 hours 19 minutes in total. With 15-minute breaks between films, plan for about 9 hours 49 minutes.

In what order should I watch the The Lord of the Rings films?

Release order: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), then The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), then The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003).

What age is the The Lord of the Rings marathon suitable for?

The films range from 12+ to 12+ on Bingeable. Check each film's page for what's inside before you start.