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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

2012, English. Directed by Peter Jackson.

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.

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Runtime
2h 49m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG-13

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Where to watch The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.

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Released
12 December 2012
Country
New Zealand, United States of America
Written by
Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson
Budget
$250M
Box office
$1B
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What The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is based on

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is based on The Hobbit, a 1937 novel by J. R. R. Tolkien.

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey: quick answers

What should I watch before The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?

Watch The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) first.

What comes after The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?

Next in the series: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014).

Is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 20,328 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey runs 169 minutes (2h 49m).

Does The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on?

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?

If you liked The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, try The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.

Who directed The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) was directed by Peter Jackson and stars Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage.

What is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey based on?

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is based on The Hobbit, a 1937 novel by J. R. R. Tolkien.

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