The Hobbit
“The greatest adventure is what lies ahead...”
The story follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, a diminutive creative who resides in a place called Middle-Earth before he is compelled to go on a quest to find a treasure buried deep in the heart of the Lonely Mountain.
Where to watch The Hobbit in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Hobbit there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Hobbit streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Hobbit
The Hobbit is a 1977 English-language family, fantasy and animation film directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass. The cast is led by Orson Bean, John Huston, Hans Conried. It has a runtime of 1h 17m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
The Hobbit was produced by Rankin/Bass Productions and Topcraft and made in Japan and United States of America. It was released on November 27, 1977, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass
- Writers
- Romeo Muller
- Release date
- November 27, 1977
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan, United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Production
- Rankin/Bass Productions, Topcraft
The Hobbit cast & crew
The Hobbit was directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass and written by Romeo Muller.
The cast features Orson Bean as Bilbo Baggins (voice), John Huston as Gandalf the Grey (voice), Hans Conried as Thorin (voice), Richard Boone as Smaug (voice), Theodore Gottlieb as Gollum (voice), and Otto Preminger as Elvenking (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maury Laws and it was produced by Jules Bass and Masaki Îzuka.
Is The Hobbit worth watching?
The Hobbit holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 366 ratings, a solidly received family films.
At 1h 17m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy family, fantasy, and animation, The Hobbit is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Hobbit
In United States, you can stream The Hobbit on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Hobbit
Orson Bean
Bilbo Baggins (voice)
John Huston
Gandalf the Grey (voice)
Hans Conried
Thorin (voice)
Richard Boone
Smaug (voice)
Theodore Gottlieb
Gollum (voice)
Otto Preminger
Elvenking (voice)
Cyril Ritchard
Elrond (voice)
Paul Frees
Bombur/Troll #1 (voice)
Don Messick
Balin/Troll #3/Goblin/Lord of the Eagles (voice)
John Stephenson
Dori/Great Goblin/Bard (voice)
Jack DeLeon
Dwalin / Fíli / Kíli / Óin / Glóin / Ori / Nori / Bifur (voice)
Glenn Yarbrough
The Balladeer (voice)
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The Hobbit — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Hobbit in United States?
The Hobbit is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is The Hobbit on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Hobbit is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Hobbit in?
The Hobbit is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Hobbit?
The Hobbit runs 1 hours 17 minutes (77 minutes).
▸What is The Hobbit rated?
The Hobbit is rated PG. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 366 ratings.
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