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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Soundtrack

(2003, Soundtrack, by Howard Shore, Label: Warner Brothers)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    This will be a must-have for diehard fans.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Once again, the soundtrack is far more benign than the movie.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    The soundtrack is not at all violent. The movie is a whole other story.

  • Sex:

    There are hardly any lyrics to worry about.

  • Language:

    Not an issue at all.

  • Consumerism:

    It doesn't get more commercial than this--big movie, big tie-in, two editions and four CD covers to choose from, built-in web link, just try NOT to buy this CD!

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue here.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Soundtrack

Parents need to know that unlike the movie, the soundtrack has no frightening images to worry about. It's mostly well-composed, well-performed orchestral music.

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    Tsion
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

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  2. Adult Reviewer
    jcsoblonde
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    beautiful...

    This soundtrack is AMAZING! Howard Shore did a wonderful job, as well as the other writers/vocals! I listen to it all the time, and I still can't get over the masterful job done! My favorite tracks would have to be...all of them! I really can't decide...though the most outstanding are tracks 5, 16, 17, 18, and 19. Amazing. I highly recommend it for anyone!

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    Yankeeman242003
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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    shishkabob_nat
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Excellent!!!

    This soundtrack is absolutely beautiful. Howard Shore really captures the emotion of the film. A must for any Lord of the Rings fan!!

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    Kev
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great soundtrack!

    If you love the movies, (and maybe even if you don't) you'll love this!

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