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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

2013, English. Directed by Peter Jackson.

Beyond darkness... beyond desolation... lies the greatest danger of all.

The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.

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Runtime
2h 41m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG-13

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.

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Released
13 December 2013
Country
New Zealand, United States of America
Written by
Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson
Budget
$250M
Box office
$958M
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What The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is based on

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is based on The Hobbit, a 1937 novel by J. R. R. Tolkien.

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What should I watch before The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?

Watch The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) first.

What comes after The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?

Next in the series: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014).

Is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 14,808 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug runs 161 minutes (2h 41m).

Does The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug have a post-credits scene?

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

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug on?

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?

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

Who directed The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) was directed by Peter Jackson and stars Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage.

What is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug based on?

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is based on The Hobbit, a 1937 novel by J. R. R. Tolkien.

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