Return of the King: The Ride of the Rohirrim [4K]

"Suddenly the king cried to Snowmane and the horse sprang away. Behind him his banner blew in the wind, white horse upon a field of green, but he outpaced it. After him thundered the knights of his house, but he was ever before them. Éomer rode there, the white horsetail on his helm floating in his speed, and the front of the first éored roared like a breaker foaming to the shore, but Théoden could not be overtaken. Fey he seemed, or the battle-fury of his fathers ran like new fire in his veins, and he was borne up on Snowmane like a god of old, even as Oromë the Great in the battle of the Valar when the world was young. His golden shield was uncovered, and lo! it shone like an image of the Sun, and the grass flamed into green about the white feet of his steed."

The soldiers chanting "DEATH!" is really significant here. Eru originally gave death to humans as a gift, so they could enjoy their time on Arda. However, Morgoth twisted this, making man fear death, so they coveted the immortality of the elves. Here, they scream it out in defiance of Morgoth and his servants, saying they do not fear it, and that now Morgoth, Sauron, and the darkness they wield have no power over them.

Achilles: “Imagine a King who fights his own battles. Wouldn’t that be a sight” Theoden King:

Rest in peace king Theoden. Bernard Hill left us today at 79 (5 may 2024)

"I go to my fathers. And even in their mighty company I shall not now be ashamed." Rest in peace, Bernard Hill. ❤️💮

I feel for people who didn't get to experience this live on the big screen. You could literally hear a pin drop when the horn of Rohan sung. The entire theatre was silent watching in awe. People were crying. The most surreal movie experience I've lived through

Scientist still can't figure out, how the hell the Horse of Theodin could carry the weight of his massive steel balls.

The grey-rain curtain turned all to silver glass and was rolled back, and he beheld white shores and beyond them a far green country under a swift sunrise. RIP Bernard Hill

RIP Mr. Bernard Hill (Dec. 17, 1944 - May 5, 2024) Thank you for your legendary movie screen portrayal of King Theoden.

One of the greatest scenes in movie history. The Ride of the Rohirrim showcases what evil is truly afraid of: the courage of good men to oppose it.

I love many of us instinctively searched for this scene after learning of Bernard Hill's passing. Rest in peace to this legendary actor.

“I go to my fathers. In whose mighty company, I shall not now feel ashamed.” Hail Théoden King! May you Rest in Piece

"I go now to my fathers in whose mighty company, I shall not now feel ashamed." Rest in peace Bernard Hill.

"Ride now. Ride now. Ride. Ride for ruin and the world endiiiing" chills, goosebumps and other things.

Cried when I was 8, still crying at 30. This scene had no business being this good 😭

I am here after Theodens actor passed away. Rest in peace Bernard. These movies wouldn’t have been as good without you.

Our King Théoden has passed away today. Rest in Peace Bernard Hill. God and Ilúvatar bless you.😢

"I now go to my fathers...in whose mighty company I shall no longer feel ashamed." Brings a tear every time.

Bernard Hill has just passed away. He will forever be remembered as Theoden King. Rest in peace my king.

I was 7 years old when I was first watched the movie. My brain wasn’t matured enough, and I wasn’t reading any books back then, but Theoden taught me what it means to be a good leader; leading from the front, making sacrifices for your people, and honouring your commitments. Since then, whenever I think of leadership, his face comes to my mind. It is amazing what effect can an actor (and movie of course) have on a young mind. RIP Bernard Hill. I thank you and all the movie contributors for the role models you have set to us.