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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

PG-1320122h 49mPeter Jackson
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 64% · Metacritic 58

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"From the smallest beginnings come the greatest legends."

Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.

AdventureFantasyAction
Based On Novel Or BookElvesDwarfMagicHorseback RidingSwordBurglarLegendRiddleMountain

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) about?

Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.

Who stars in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey stars Martin Freeman (Bilbo Baggins), Ian McKellen (Gandalf the Grey), Richard Armitage (Thorin Oakenshield), James Nesbitt (Bofur), Ken Stott (Balin). The film was directed by Peter Jackson.

How long is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2012. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey worth watching?

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 64. Fans of Adventure, Fantasy, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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