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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

2014·Movie
2h 24min·PG-13
65
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Relentless energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Epic and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension8

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

  • Nostalgia8
  • Wonder8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Fantasy and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and sound design

  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Centrality8

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Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands.
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Where can I stream The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies legally?

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?

2 h 24 min

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies runs 2 h 24 min.

Is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?

Critics59
Audiences73

Not quite. Audiences rate The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies higher (73) than critics (59). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies a box office hit?

Budget$250 million
Box office$956 million

Yes. It cost about $250 million to make and earned $956 million worldwide, 3.8 times its budget.

What language is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in New Zealand, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies in 125 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies use?

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TV Tropes lists 263 storytelling tropes for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, including Plot-Based Voice Cancellation, Legally Dead, Use Your Head.