The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

Adventure Fantasy Action
← Inspired by 3 films

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 determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.​

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Braveheart
Braveheart (1995)1
 Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park (1993)2
 Ben-Hur
Ben-Hur (1959)3

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  1. Braveheart (1995)
    "Jackson emulated "Braveheart's" visual style, particularly in designing intricate battle scenes and expansive landscapes. He approached the film "just as though we were making an ancient Roman film. Or making Braveheart."" 10 Movies That Inspired Lord Of The Rings (& Where To Watch Them) Izak Bulten ScreenRant
  2. Jurassic Park (1993)
    "The groundbreaking visual effects in "Jurassic Park" inspired Jackson to push the boundaries of available technology in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy." 10 Movies That Inspired Lord Of The Rings (& Where To Watch Them) Izak Bulten ScreenRant
  3. Ben-Hur (1959)
    "The epic scale and detailed craftsmanship of "Ben-Hur," including its extensive use of hand-tooled armor and massive set pieces, influenced Jackson's commitment to practical effects and elaborate set designs in his trilogy." How Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Married Hollywood’s Past and Future Soham Gadre Gizmodo