The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
Peter Jackson's sweeping fantasy epic launches Bilbo Baggins on a legendary quest across Middle-earth alongside dwarves, wizards, and ancient dangers.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
- Release Year: 2012
- Directed by: Peter Jackson
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Action
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 2h 49m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): December 12, 2012 (Belgium - 16), December 14, 2012 (United States - PG-13), December 14, 2012 (Canada - PG), December 14, 2012 (United Kingdom - 12A), December 13, 2012 (Germany - 12), December 12, 2012 (France - 12), December 12, 2012 (New Zealand - M), December 26, 2012 (Australia - M), December 14, 2012 (Brazil - 12), December 14, 2012 (Mexico - B), December 13, 2012 (Italy - T), December 14, 2012 (Spain - 7), December 13, 2012 (South Korea - 12)
- Alternative Titles: Hobbiten: En uventet reise (NO), Χόμπιτ: Ένα Αναπάντεχτο Ταξίδι (GR), The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey - 3D (US), 호빗: 뜻밖의 여정 (KR), 指环王前传：霍比特人(上) (CN), O Hobbit - Uma Jornada Inesperada (BR), Hobbit 3D (SE), Hobitas: nelaukta kelionė (LT)
- Production Companies: New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, WingNut Films
- Production Countries: New Zealand, United States of America
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - Plot
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.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - Trailer
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Peter Jackson
Main Cast
- Martin Freeman
- Ian McKellen
- Richard Armitage
- James Nesbitt
- Ken Stott
- Sylvester McCoy
- Barry Humphries
- Dean O'Gorman
- Aidan Turner
- Graham McTavish
Writers
- Fran Walsh
- Philippa Boyens
- Peter Jackson
- Guillermo del Toro
Producers
- Carolynne Cunningham
- Peter Jackson
- Fran Walsh
- Zane Weiner
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - FAQs
Where can you stream The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?
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Is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey based on a book?
Yes. The film is adapted from J.R.R. Tolkien's 1937 novel The Hobbit. Peter Jackson and his co-writers expanded the source material by drawing on appendices from The Lord of the Rings, adding storylines not present in the original book to create a three-film trilogy.
Who are the main actors in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?
Martin Freeman leads the cast as Bilbo Baggins, with Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey and Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield. The ensemble also includes James Nesbitt, Ken Stott, Sylvester McCoy, Barry Humphries, Dean O'Gorman, Aidan Turner, and Graham McTavish.
What is the age rating for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is rated PG-13 in the United States. The rating reflects sequences of fantasy action violence and frightening images. International ratings vary: 12A in the UK, 12 in Germany and France, and M in New Zealand and Australia.
How long is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?
The theatrical cut of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey runs 169 minutes, or approximately 2 hours and 49 minutes. An Extended Edition was also released, adding roughly 13 minutes of additional footage for a total runtime of around 182 minutes.
Did The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey win any awards?
The film received three Academy Award nominations, including Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, and Best Visual Effects. It also earned nominations at the BAFTA Awards and won several Saturn Awards, including Best Fantasy Film and Best Supporting Actor for Ian McKellen.
How was The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey received by critics?
Critical reception was mixed to positive. On Rotten Tomatoes the film holds a 64% approval rating, with praise for its visual grandeur, performances, and Howard Shore's score, while some critics felt the story was overstretched across three films. Audiences responded more warmly, giving it strong scores.
What is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey about?
The film follows Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving hobbit recruited by the wizard Gandalf and a company of thirteen dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield. Together they embark on a perilous journey across Middle-earth to reclaim the Lonely Mountain and its treasure from the fearsome dragon Smaug.
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