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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

  • 2012
  • PG-13
  • 2h 49m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
902K
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POPULARITY
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Martin Freeman in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
A curious Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, journeys to the Lonely Mountain with a vigorous group of Dwarves to reclaim a treasure stolen from them by the dragon Smaug.
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A reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home and the gold within it from the dragon Smaug.A reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home and the gold within it from the dragon Smaug.A reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home and the gold within it from the dragon Smaug.

  • Director
    • Peter Jackson
  • Writers
    • Fran Walsh
    • Philippa Boyens
    • Peter Jackson
  • Stars
    • Martin Freeman
    • Ian McKellen
    • Richard Armitage
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    902K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    496
    52
    • Director
      • Peter Jackson
    • Writers
      • Fran Walsh
      • Philippa Boyens
      • Peter Jackson
    • Stars
      • Martin Freeman
      • Ian McKellen
      • Richard Armitage
    • 1.5KUser reviews
    • 678Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 11 wins & 76 nominations total

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    Martin Freeman
    Martin Freeman
    • Bilbo
    Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen
    • Gandalf
    Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage
    • Thorin
    Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis
    • Gollum
    Ken Stott
    Ken Stott
    • Balin
    Graham McTavish
    Graham McTavish
    • Dwalin
    William Kircher
    William Kircher
    • Bifur…
    James Nesbitt
    James Nesbitt
    • Bofur
    Stephen Hunter
    Stephen Hunter
    • Bombur
    Dean O'Gorman
    Dean O'Gorman
    • Fili
    Aidan Turner
    Aidan Turner
    • Kili
    John Callen
    John Callen
    • Oin
    Peter Hambleton
    Peter Hambleton
    • Gloin…
    Jed Brophy
    Jed Brophy
    • Nori
    Mark Hadlow
    Mark Hadlow
    • Dori…
    Adam Brown
    Adam Brown
    • Ori
    Ian Holm
    Ian Holm
    • Old Bilbo
    Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood
    • Frodo
    • Director
      • Peter Jackson
    • Writers
      • Fran Walsh
      • Philippa Boyens
      • Peter Jackson
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Asked how many wizards there are, Gandalf says there are five, naming Saruman, Radagast, and himself, then saying he can't remember the names of the other two, merely saying, "The two blues". Their names, Alatar and Pallando, appear in the book Unfinished Tales, a collection of J.R.R. Tolkien ideas and half-manuscripts edited into book form by his son Christopher Tolkien. The filmmakers didn't have rights to use material from that book, so the two blue wizards remain unnamed in this movie.
    • Goofs
      When the party is captured by the Goblins and Bilbo crawls away, a Goblin's CGI foot passes through the bridge he's walking on.
    • Quotes

      Galadriel: Mithrandir? Why the Halfling?

      Gandalf: I don't know. Saruman believes that it is only great power that can hold evil in check. But that is not what I have found. I've found it is the small things, everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keeps the darkness at bay. Simple acts of kindness and love. Why Bilbo Baggins? Perhaps it is because I am afraid, and he gives me courage.

    • Crazy credits
      Lists the publishers for all of The Hobbit in all the different languages.
    • Alternate versions
      Also shown in a 3D and 48 fps version, but the content is the same.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - Extended Edition Scenes (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Blunt the Knives
      Lyrics by J.R.R. Tolkien from "The Hobbit"
      Music composed by Stephen Gallagher (as Stephen Gallagher)
      Produced by Stephen Gallagher (as Stephen Gallagher)
      Performed by Jed Brophy, Adam Brown, John Callen, Mark Hadlow, Peter Hambleton, Stephen Hunter, William Kircher, Graham McTavish, James Nesbitt, Dean O'Gorman, Ken Stott, Aidan Turner

    User reviews1.5K

    Featured review
    8/10

    An Unexpected Movie

    Let me start by saying that i have never watched any of the Lord of The Rings movies before.I was told to start with the hobbit. I was amazed at how cool this franchise must be as i loved every minute of it.I kinda feel ashamed for not giving this series a try earlier. 8/10 from me ,yeah that good.
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    • When Gandalf talks to Bilbo about Sting, he mentions that "Elvish blade glows blue when orcs or goblins are nearby", should this rule apply to the Foe-hammer and the Goblin-cleaver as well?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 14, 2012 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • New Zealand
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • arabuloku.com
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El Hobbit: Un viaje inesperado
    • Filming locations
      • Mangaotaki, Waikato, New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • New Line Cinema
      • WingNut Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $180,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $303,030,651
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $84,617,303
      • Dec 16, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,017,107,150
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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