The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Name: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Released: 2013-12-11
Duration: 2 h 41 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch, Orlando Bloom

2013·Movie·PG-13·161 min·★ 7.6(14,245)

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“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.

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About The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is a 2013 English-language fantasy, adventure and action film directed by Peter Jackson. The cast is led by Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage. It has a runtime of 2h 41m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 14200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug was produced by New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and WingNut Films and made in New Zealand and United States of America. It was released on December 11, 2013, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $250 million, it went on to gross $958 million worldwide.

Director: Peter Jackson
Writers: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson
Release date: December 11, 2013
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: New Zealand, United States of America
Budget: $250 million
Box office: $958 million
Production: New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, WingNut Films

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug cast & crew

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug was directed by Peter Jackson and written by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Peter Jackson.

The cast features Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey, Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield, Benedict Cumberbatch as Smaug / Sauron, Orlando Bloom as Legolas, and Evangeline Lilly as Tauriel.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Howard Shore, cinematography is by Andrew Lesnie, and it was produced by Carolyn Blackwood and Toby Emmerich.

Is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug worth watching?

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 14,245 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed fantasy films.

At 2h 41m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy fantasy, adventure, and action, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is worth a place on your watchlist.

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