The Hobbit
1977, English. Directed by Arthur Rankin Jr. & Jules Bass.
The greatest adventure is what lies ahead...
The story follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, a diminutive creative who resides in a place called Middle-Earth before he is compelled to go on a quest to find a treasure buried deep in the heart of the Lonely Mountain.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 384 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Hobbit
The Hobbit is streaming on HBO Max and Cinemax in India.
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Cast & crew
- Arthur Rankin Jr.Director
- Jules BassDirector
- Orson BeanBilbo Baggins (voice)
- John HustonGandalf the Grey (voice)
- Hans ConriedThorin (voice)
- Richard BooneSmaug (voice)
- Theodore GottliebGollum (voice)
- Otto PremingerElvenking (voice)
- Cyril RitchardElrond (voice)
- Paul FreesBombur/Troll #1 (voice)
- Don MessickBalin/Troll #3/Goblin/Lord of the Eagles (voice)
- John StephensonDori/Great Goblin/Bard (voice)
- Jack DeLeonDwalin / Fíli / Kíli / Óin / Glóin / Ori / Nori / Bifur (voice)
- Glenn YarbroughThe Balladeer (voice)
Details
- Released
- 27 November 1977
- Country
- Japan, United States of America
- Written by
- Romeo Muller
- Budget
- $3M
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What The Hobbit is based on
The Hobbit is based on The Hobbit, a 1937 novel by J. R. R. Tolkien.
Novel · 1937
The Hobbit
By J. R. R. Tolkien
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The Hobbit: quick answers
Is The Hobbit worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 384 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Hobbit?
The Hobbit runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Does The Hobbit have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Hobbit. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Hobbit parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Hobbit is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Hobbit on?
The Hobbit is streaming on HBO Max and Cinemax in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hobbit?
If you liked The Hobbit, try Zog, The Princess and the Goblin, Welcome to Smelliville.
Who directed The Hobbit?
The Hobbit (1977) was directed by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass and stars Orson Bean, John Huston, Hans Conried.
What is The Hobbit based on?
The Hobbit is based on The Hobbit, a 1937 novel by J. R. R. Tolkien.