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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

2013Movie2 h 41 minPG-13

73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic667.7Rotten Tomatoes74%85%

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

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • High Fantasy Epic
  • Spectacular Visual Effects
  • Dragon Encounter Thriller
  • Elven City Wonder
  • Musical Grandeur
  • Quest Adventure
  • Family-Friendly Action
  • Immersive World-Building
  • Cinematic Scale

Cast

24 of 58

Crew

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

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Facts

December 11, 2013 · 2 h 41 min · PG-13

Released
December 11, 2013
Runtime
2 h 41 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Original language
English
Made in
New Zealand, United States
Budget
$250 million
Box office
$958 million
Available in
137 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Ungrateful Bastard, Can't Take Criticism, Exact Words +9

  • Ungrateful Bastard
  • Can't Take Criticism
  • Exact Words
  • Didn't Think This Through
  • Enemy Mine
  • If I Wanted You Dead...
  • I Will Show You X!
  • Star-Crossed Lovers
  • Nice Job Fixing It, Villain!
  • Achilles' Heel
  • Let's Split Up, Gang!
  • Cargo Concealment Caper

12 of 246 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?"

Questions about The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

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Where can I stream The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?

HBO Max

In the United States, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 47 other countries.

Is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.8, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 66).

Is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 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.

Can I half-watch The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug a box office hit?

Budget$250 million
Box office$958 million

Yes: it cost about $250 million to make and earned $958 million worldwide, 3.8 times its budget.

What tropes does The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug use?

Ungrateful BastardCan't Take CriticismExact WordsDidn't Think This ThroughEnemy MineIf I Wanted You Dead...I Will Show You X!Star-Crossed LoversNice Job Fixing It, Villain!Achilles' HeelLet's Split Up, Gang!Cargo Concealment Caperand 234 more

TV Tropes lists 246 tropes for it, including Ungrateful Bastard, Can't Take Criticism, and Exact Words.