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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

2012Movie2 h 49 minPG-13

69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic587.9Rotten Tomatoes64%83%

An awe-inspiring, nostalgic adventure movie about fantasy and family, with standout score and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Epic High Fantasy
  • Grand Adventure
  • Howard Shore Score
  • Middle-earth Immersion
  • Wholesome Hero's Journey
  • Visually Stunning Landscapes
  • Nostalgic Franchise Starter
  • Dwarven Brotherhood
  • Dragon Slayer Quest
  • Cinematic Spectacle

Cast

24 of 44

Crew

Directed by
Peter Jackson
Written by
Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro, Fran Walsh
Produced by
Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Zane Weiner
Music by
Howard Shore, London Philharmonic Orchestra

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Facts

December 12, 2012 · 2 h 49 min · PG-13

Released
December 12, 2012
Runtime
2 h 49 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Original language
English
Made in
New Zealand, United States
Budget
$250 million
Box office
$1.0 billion
Available in
136 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Noble Bird of Prey, Heroism Motive Speech, Adaptation-Induced Plot Hole +9

  • Noble Bird of Prey
  • Heroism Motive Speech
  • Adaptation-Induced Plot Hole
  • Villain Song
  • An Arm and a Leg
  • Dramatic Irony
  • Audible Sharpness
  • Badass Boast
  • Pyrrhic Victory
  • The Call Knows Where You Live
  • Monster-Shaped Mountain
  • Creator Cameo

12 of 246 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?"

Questions about The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

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Where can I stream The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?

HBO Max

In the United States, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 40 other countries.

Is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 58). Audiences rate it higher (80 out of 100) than critics (61).

Is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Was The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey a box office hit?

Budget$250 million
Box office$1.0 billion

Yes: it cost about $250 million to make and earned $1.0 billion worldwide, 4.1 times its budget.

What tropes does The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey use?

Noble Bird of PreyHeroism Motive SpeechAdaptation-Induced Plot HoleVillain SongAn Arm and a LegDramatic IronyAudible SharpnessBadass BoastPyrrhic VictoryThe Call Knows Where You LiveMonster-Shaped MountainCreator Cameoand 234 more

TV Tropes lists 246 tropes for it, including Noble Bird of Prey, Heroism Motive Speech, and Adaptation-Induced Plot Hole.