What genre is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is categorised as Action, Adventure, Fantasy.

Who stars in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?

Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Graham McTavish, James Nesbitt, Ian McKellen appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?

Peter Jackson directed The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

How long is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey runs for 2h 49m (169 minutes).

Is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

Name: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Released: 2012
Duration: 169 min
Cast: Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Graham McTavish, James Nesbitt, Ian McKellen

Movie 2h 49m ★ 7.4/10

Good for tonight if you want to: pure adrenaline, blow my mind

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Released in 2012, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is an action, adventure and fantasy movie. It is directed by Peter Jackson. The cast includes Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage and Graham McTavish. The running time is 2h 49m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.

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.

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Questions about The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

What genre is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is categorised as Action, Adventure, Fantasy.
Who stars in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?: Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Graham McTavish, James Nesbitt, Ian McKellen appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?: Peter Jackson directed The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
How long is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey runs for 2h 49m (169 minutes).
Is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.