J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
1967, English. Directed by Gene Deitch.
This short film is the first film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 1937 novel, The Hobbit. The film is a considered an "ashcan copy" as it was made quickly and cheaply by the producer to keep the rights to to the material.
- Runtime
- 0h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 30 June 1967
- Country
- Czechoslovakia, United States of America
- Written by
- Gene Deitch
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What J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit is based on
J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit is adapted from a novel.
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J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit: quick answers
Is J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit?
J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit runs 12 minutes (0h 12m).
Does J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit on?
J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 June 1967. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit?
If you liked J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, try Zog, Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers, How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming.
Who directed J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit?
J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit (1967) was directed by Gene Deitch and stars Herbert Lass.
What is J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit based on?
J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit is adapted from a novel.