As Frodo and Sam advance toward Mordor guided by the cunning Gollum, the fractured fellowship confronts Saruman, Sauron's formidable new ally, and his legions from Isengard. Directed by Peter Jackson, this installment features the writing talents of J.R.R. Tolkien, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens, with standout performances by Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, and Viggo Mortensen.