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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
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.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is available to stream on HBO (Via Hulu) and HBO Max (Via Amazon Prime) in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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Synopsis
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.
More about The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Cast
Martin FreemanBilbo Baggins
Ian McKellenGandalf the Grey
Richard ArmitageThorin Oakenshield
James NesbittBofur
Ken StottBalin
Sylvester McCoyRadagast the Brown
Barry HumphriesThe Great Goblin
Dean O'GormanFiliCredits
- Directed by
- Peter Jackson
- Written by
- Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Guillermo del Toro, J. R. R. Tolkien
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Collection
- The Hobbit Collection
- Budget
- $250M
- Box office
- $1B
Production
New Line CinemaUnited States
Metro-Goldwyn-MayerUnited States
WingNut FilmsNew Zealand
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