White Shores - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 

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One of the most beautiful scenes in the entire trilogy.

Very helpful when dealing with tragedy. Watched this a dozen times after my brother passed away. So encouraging.

I always thought Ian McKellan really nailed this scene. While the text and idea of the afterlife is already beautiful, for Gandalf the place he is speaking of is home, and Ian really nails the pride in and longing for his home that Gandalf feels here.

Gandalf, almost instantaneously, manages to turn a truly terrifying situation into the most beautiful, most comforting and wholesome moment that I have ever seen on screen. His words are like being wrapped up in a beautifully clean and newly ironed duvet during a cold winter's night. Just as you are starting to drift away, the bloody Troll whacks the gate and scares the absolute shit out of you!

I was only a boy when these movies came out. I used to have nightmares of a dark and depressing nonexistence after death. I was only a small boy so idk why I had these dreams but they were traumatizing. I remember going to the theatre with my dad to watch this movie. This scene brought me to tears and my dad knew why. I always told him about all of my dreams. He tried his best to comfort me but the dreams persisted. But this scene did something that my father tried to do but couldn’t. It was like the light from a lighthouse finally breaking through all the fog. That feeling of dread dissipated. My dreams were no longer haunted. I was free…thank you Tolkien, you saved the dreams of a scared little boy…and for that I will always love you.

To everybody who has lost somebody they dearly love, this scene hits deep...

The shores of Valinor.....

The music is what makes these films. So powerful, so touching. And amazing acting from Ian Mckellen.

23-year-old army vet...still cry like a baby everytime I watch this movie.

The lord of the rings trilogy is a masterpiece

when ever i want to have a good cry, i just come here

I know it's dramatic, but this line made me feel better about death

After all the frustration and headaches that Peregrin Took gave to Gandalf lol... this was a moment of peace and serenity for them.

Love it how they effortlessly incorporated one of the last lines of LOTR here - the departure of Frodo from the Grey Havens: "And the ship went out to the High Sea and passed on into the West, until at last on a night of rain Frodo smelled a sweet fragrance on the air and heard the sound of singing that came over the water. And then it seemed to him that as in his dream in the house of Bombadil, 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." And the accompanying tune here foreshadows the very last one of the trilogy - the Oscar-wielding song "Into The West"...

Powerful words to hear right before you die. This scene is beautiful for another reason though: "White shores, and beyond, a far green country under a swift sunrise". Tolkein is describing England, his home. He is writing as a veteran, a man who has seen the indescribable horrors of war, and to a man at war there is only one place comparable to heaven: home.

The sound of the door at the end of the speech scared the crud out of me...

Gandalf embodying the wizard energy like a boss

Thinking of my father today.

I shouldnt watch this while Im cutting onions. Its the onions I tell you. And nothing else.

I'm departing for the white shores soon , hope i will make it there .

After my father passed away, I watched this because my brother and sister brought up that my dad took the path we have to take early in life, but he was at peace. I looked this up and it helped me deal with his death easier. And it makes me pray to God that this is what Heaven looks like. And it makes me want to see it when my time is up. R.I.P Dad. I love you and miss you every day. And one day I’ll see you and everyone else standing on those shores waiting for me 😢😪

this speech by gandalf was mentioned by the priest during my friend's funeral. since this has always been one of my favorite LOTR scenes because of the beauty of the speech along with the music, it really hit me hard, harder than anything else during that time. now when my mom is on her deathbed because of a brain tumour, with days left to live, I come back to this video. although my heart is shattered in to pieces and I know it will never be fully whole again, this video helps a little bit.

My dad passed for years ago today. It hurts a little less knowing he's in that far green country.

this scene is beyond beautiful!!!

My grandma passed away yesterday and this scene helps me with the sadness greatly.

Rest In Peace Sir Ian Holm, May your next adventure in a far green country, into a swift sunrise be happy for you.

Billy Boyd's expression of awe and wonder, with a hint of anticipated joy, is spot on! And Ian McKellans' gentle encouragement turns a point of terror into tranquility for the young hobbit. As one who expects to see those celestial shores leading to gates of pearl, I can so relate to this! "Just as fact is stranger than fiction, so is reality more awesome than fantasy"

Thank you THANK YOU Peter Jackson and all the cast and crew of this magic trilogy!!!

I literally have watched the trilogy dozens of times over the years. and this scene here is in my top 5 moments. absolute perfection, that really hits home. all thanks to Sir Ian. masterpiece!!

I cry everytime I see this without fail. I am 26 years yet I burst into tears after this scene ends. It's so attaching and visceral

Earlier this year I have laid my 17 year dog to rest and my aunt passed away today, this video has helped immensely and will continue to do so into the future

Rest in Peace Sir Ian Holm. May you be beyond the White Shores.

Last weekend, my Grandmother ended the final page in the story of her 96 year life. Having to deal with the news of her death left a black hole in my heart. But I come to this clip to have comfort knowing that the journey does not end there. I'm gonna miss you so much Granny.

The actors did an incredible job with this scene.

I'm not a religious person, but Gandalf's speech is indeed beautiful. The 'logical' part of my mind can't conceive a utopia in the form of afterlife, a world where conflict and death doesn't exist, and we're all just being nice to each other, enjoying company of family and friends and loved ones

"Words are in my not so humble opinion our most inexhaustible source of magic" - Albus Dumbledore

Lord have Mercy on me, a sinner ❤✝️

Every time Gandalf says "White shores" and the soundtrack of the undying lands begins, my eyes are already filled with tears

SMILE,SIR FOR U.

I love how he breathes in and smiles after he describes the west, as if he's picturing it in his head. It makes it feel like a real place

This makes me tear up & I find it motivating. This trilogy contains some of the best acting I’ve ever seen

My father and I loved watching these before his time came and I had to say goodbye. I watch this and I tear up because I wanna believe that this is heaven in reality. I like to imagine my father, my grandfather, my uncles, all my fallen ancestors and my loved ones, just standing on the shores, waiting for me. I hear them in my dreams. They wait for me, calling me in my dreams “one day, you will return to us. We will see you again. And we will be together again. All of us” I miss them. I wait for my time to come, where I take that journey to see my family in the End.

I like to think that after death I'll see white shores and everyone I love will be there.

I just got a tattoo of gandalfs staff with this quote around it in elvish, one of my favourites for sure, “white shores, and beyond a far green country and a swift sunrise”

Rohan fighting against orcs and haradrim army; Minas Tirith infestated and the Witch King passing by as he looks how the siege is going; the gondorian soldiers holding a door that could be shattered in any moment; Gandalf and Pippin talking about the end and the maia describing how the death is like; the final look between them, determined to fight until the end. What a beautiful scene.

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the special magnificence of this scene and dialogue

The way Sir Ian, Sir Ian, Sir Ian delivers this gives me chills every time

Even if I replay this five times in a row, everytime that chello (?) starts, when Gandalf say 'white shores', I get major chills ♥️🎶💔

RIP Bilbo! We love you Ian Holm.

This will be my favorite part of any movie. This along with the music just tops everything. It's so beautiful.

Been in pain and depression for 5 years + straight, I have no doubt we walk in the valley of the shadow of death, I want this to be the end 😭😭

This is when we remember that Gandalf's mission was rally the people of Middle Earth and give them hope in their darkest hour.

R.I.P Ian Horn

"Death is just another path. One that we all must take." I take serious comfort in this line. Knowing that no matter who you are, who you love or hate, whatever your creed or colour or story, it culminates with the path.

Here’s to you, Sir Ian Holm Cuthbert. May the West treat you well

ian, absolutely spoke this scene from his heart, i can see the actual memory on his face.

One of my favourite scenes and I think one of the most beautiful. It always gives me a great sense of peace. 😌

Never fails to make me tear up.

Like if you’re here for the story so far!

Gandalf the Grey/White.... a true legend.

I love how the music that plays in this scene is the same as when Frodo leaves for Valinor, fitting because Gandalf is referring to his home here.

I know anyone here is a fan, but just acknowledge how Gandalf creates sunch an emotional scene with literally 60 seconds.

No matter what happens, we'll all be ok in the end.

The Story So Far

I cannot explain but i always get Tears in my Eyes once this beautiful Theme starts playing 0:55

This words and scene comes to my mind as my grandmother die and gives me the hope that we will meet again

Watched a lot of movies, of all of the scenes this has been the most comforting to me. Ever since I have been a kid this scene in particular has stuck because it makes all the grief and sorrow I feel seem like its worth it.

Gandalf’s words here have always brought me such comfort. I suppose that was the point. Even in the midst of impending death, he could help others like that. I’ve not read the books for a long time, so I don’t remember if this was an actual quote, but it has helped me all the same. That silver glass and those white shores truly don’t seem so bad, one day we must all go there. Who better to help us along the way?

Such a beautiful moment.

It helps me to cope with the war 2023

One of the few scenes in any movie to make me cry despite the fact that nothing of significant consequence is happening.

Beautiful!

Makes me cry, every time, man.

Gotta hand it to the Gondorians, they sure know how to build a gate

Anyone else here to cheer them up because of the Coronavirus?

Rest well my friend.

Rest In Peace Sir Ian Holm

I think I have something in my eye.

And sadly another will be gracing the white shores Long live theoden king

"White Shores" is usually when I realize the tears are running.

I hope my Grandma saw my Grandpa waiting on the shore.

It weirdly reminds me of the scene in 1883 when Shea comforts Elsa after her boyfriend died. It radiates the same kind of comforting energy.

This is what I want quoted at my funeral. Period.

In reality, even if there is no afterlife, the vision you leave behind before death should be enough to comfort you and maybe white shores are the perfect metaphor for slipping into the peace you had before your life even began.

Goodbye Ian. RIP 😢

Lol the troll whacking away at the door in the background

My favorite part of this scene is the fact that the troll's banging on the door gets progressively muffled as the dialogue goes on. It's something so subtle yet it adds so much emphasis, because like Pipin is in this moment, we're too focused on Gandalf's words to realize it at first (I had to replay this scene about 5 times to actually notice this myself). Idk, I'm just a sucker for the little things

Amen

I want Gandalf’s quote on my headstone.

1:21 Scared the shit of me.

The approach to holy Valinor...

One day a movie will be made about the Silmarillion. And that movie will have to open with this music. Just this music. Then, a light in the dark. And then the intro will begin to tell the story of Eru and the Valars and the creation of Valinor and Middle Earth. This is my hope.

When covid was at an all time high in 2020 and ppl were beginning to believe it was the end

I need this scene now more than ever. My Dad is in the hospital, dying of Alzheimer's. 😭

if i was holding that damn door my life would depend on it i would literally use all my strength to hold it but at the end it looked like it was about to break i wish there was a exclusive extended part so we could see what happened

that fuckin nod, we understand

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I think Gandalf/Tolkien is speaking about three places: Heaven, the undying lands and Great Britain/England.