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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

  • 2012
  • PG-13
  • 2h 49m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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Martin Freeman in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
A curious Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, journeys to the Lonely Mountain with a vigorous group of Dwarves to reclaim a treasure stolen from them by the dragon Smaug.
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A reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home and the gold within it from the dragon Smaug.A reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home and the gold within it from the dragon Smaug.A reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home and the gold within it from the dragon Smaug.

  • Director
    • Peter Jackson
  • Writers
    • Fran Walsh
    • Philippa Boyens
    • Peter Jackson
  • Stars
    • Martin Freeman
    • Ian McKellen
    • Richard Armitage
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    877K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    562
    71
    • Director
      • Peter Jackson
    • Writers
      • Fran Walsh
      • Philippa Boyens
      • Peter Jackson
    • Stars
      • Martin Freeman
      • Ian McKellen
      • Richard Armitage
    • 1.5KUser reviews
    • 675Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 11 wins & 76 nominations total

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    Peter Jackson, Richard Armitage, Martin Freeman, Mark Hadlow, William Kircher, Graham McTavish, James Nesbitt, Dean O'Gorman, Stephen Hunter, and Aidan Turner in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
    Richard Armitage and Dean O'Gorman in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
    Martin Freeman in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
    Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Martin Freeman, and Hugo Weaving in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
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    Martin Freeman in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
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    Cast99+

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    Martin Freeman
    Martin Freeman
    • Bilbo
    Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen
    • Gandalf
    Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage
    • Thorin
    Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis
    • Gollum
    Ken Stott
    Ken Stott
    • Balin
    Graham McTavish
    Graham McTavish
    • Dwalin
    William Kircher
    William Kircher
    • Bifur…
    James Nesbitt
    James Nesbitt
    • Bofur
    Stephen Hunter
    Stephen Hunter
    • Bombur
    Dean O'Gorman
    Dean O'Gorman
    • Fili
    Aidan Turner
    Aidan Turner
    • Kili
    John Callen
    John Callen
    • Oin
    Peter Hambleton
    Peter Hambleton
    • Gloin…
    Jed Brophy
    Jed Brophy
    • Nori
    Mark Hadlow
    Mark Hadlow
    • Dori…
    Adam Brown
    Adam Brown
    • Ori
    Ian Holm
    Ian Holm
    • Old Bilbo
    Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood
    • Frodo
    • Director
      • Peter Jackson
    • Writers
      • Fran Walsh
      • Philippa Boyens
      • Peter Jackson
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The production team returned to the same shooting location for Hobbiton as they used in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The land is part of a farm, which the owners allowed to be transformed into the Hobbiton set by The Lord of the Rings production crew in the late 1990s. After filming wrapped on the first trilogy, the farm's owners turned the land into a Tolkien tourism spot, offering guided tours of the Hobbiton set. With the crew from The Hobbit trilogy making improvements and additions to the aging Hobbiton set, the farm owners were happy to temporarily close down their tourism business, so filming could take place there again.
    • Goofs
      When the party is captured by the Goblins and Bilbo crawls away, a Goblin's CGI foot passes through the bridge he's walking on.
    • Quotes

      Galadriel: Mithrandir? Why the Halfling?

      Gandalf: I don't know. Saruman believes that it is only great power that can hold evil in check. But that is not what I have found. I've found it is the small things, everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keeps the darkness at bay. Simple acts of kindness and love. Why Bilbo Baggins? Perhaps it is because I am afraid, and he gives me courage.

    • Crazy credits
      Lists the publishers for all of The Hobbit in all the different languages.
    • Alternate versions
      Also shown in a 3D and 48 fps version, but the content is the same.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - Extended Edition Scenes (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Blunt the Knives
      Lyrics by J.R.R. Tolkien from "The Hobbit"

      Music composed by Stephen Gallagher (as Stephen Gallagher)

      Produced by Stephen Gallagher (as Stephen Gallagher)

      Performed by Jed Brophy, Adam Brown, John Callen, Mark Hadlow, Peter Hambleton, Stephen Hunter, William Kircher, Graham McTavish, James Nesbitt, Dean O'Gorman, Ken Stott, Aidan Turner

    User reviews1.5K

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    Featured review
    8/10
    Not groundbreaking but still a great fantasy experience!
    I Remember the first time i watched this movie in the cinema and i did not like it as much i thought i would! Maybe it was because my hopes were very high after LOTR and while this movie gad elements from that, it didn't reach the same level in terms of story and visuals!

    Jacksons overuse of CGI sometimes pull me out of it, but its not as bad as the third movie, which almost gives me headaches!

    But over the time i have learned to like the movie and look past its flaws! Compared to the first season of Rings of Power this movie is deffinetely not bad, and does a better job of conveying a story with characters you care about! When it comes to the source material this movie doesn't drag as much as the others! The scenes with gollum are "hands down" the best part of the movie!

    Overall a great fantasy experience that still excists in the shadow of its predecacors but entertains none the less!
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    FAQ22

    • Why are the names of the blue wizards are not mentioned in this film?
    • When Gandalf talks to Bilbo about Sting, he mentions that "Elvish blade glows blue when orcs or goblins are nearby", should this rule apply to the Foe-hammer and the Goblin-cleaver as well?
    • Are the Goblins different from the Orcs?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 14, 2012 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • New Zealand
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • arabuloku.com
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Hobbit: Part 1
    • Filming locations
      • Mangaotaki, Waikato, New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • New Line Cinema
      • WingNut Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $180,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $303,030,651
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $84,617,303
      • Dec 16, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,017,106,749
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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