The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
Peter Jackson's thunderous finale to the Hobbit trilogy pits dwarves, elves, men, and orcs against one another in an all-out war for Erebor's legendary treasure.
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
- Release Year: 2014
- Directed by: Peter Jackson
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 2h 24m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): December 10, 2014 (Brazil - 12), December 17, 2014 (United States - PG-13), December 17, 2014 (Canada - PG), December 12, 2014 (United Kingdom - 12A), December 10, 2014 (Germany - 12), December 10, 2014 (France - 12), December 11, 2014 (New Zealand - M), December 26, 2014 (Australia - M), December 11, 2014 (Mexico - B), December 17, 2014 (Italy - T), December 17, 2014 (Spain - 12), December 17, 2014 (South Korea - 12)
- Alternative Titles: 哈比人：汗血回归 (HK), Hobbiten 3 - Femhærerslaget (NO), O Hobbit - A Batalha dos Cinco Exércitos (BR), 哈比人：五軍之戰 (TW), Lo Hobbit - La battaglia delle cinque armate (IT), El Hobbit III: La batalla de los cinco ejércitos (ES), 指环王前传：霍比特人(下) (CN), De Hobbit: De Slag van Vijf Legers (NL)
- Production Companies: New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, WingNut Films
- Production Countries: New Zealand, United States of America
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies - Plot
Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands.
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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Peter Jackson
Main Cast
- Ian McKellen
- Martin Freeman
- Richard Armitage
- Orlando Bloom
- Evangeline Lilly
- Luke Evans
- Lee Pace
- Benedict Cumberbatch
- Ken Stott
- Aidan Turner
Writers
- Peter Jackson
- Philippa Boyens
- Guillermo del Toro
- Fran Walsh
Producers
- Fran Walsh
- Zane Weiner
- Peter Jackson
- Carolynne Cunningham
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies - FAQs
Where can you stream The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is available to stream on Max (HBO Max) and the HBO Max Amazon Channel. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. Availability may vary by region.
Is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies based on a book?
Yes, the film is loosely based on the final chapters of J.R.R. Tolkien's 1937 novel The Hobbit. Peter Jackson and his co-writers significantly expanded the source material, incorporating elements from Tolkien's appendices to The Lord of the Rings to flesh out the large-scale battle and political storylines.
Who are the main actors in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?
The principal cast includes Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield, Orlando Bloom as Legolas, Evangeline Lilly as Tauriel, Luke Evans as Bard, Lee Pace as King Thranduil, and Benedict Cumberbatch voicing both Smaug and Sauron.
Does Thorin Oakenshield die in The Battle of the Five Armies?
Yes, Thorin Oakenshield dies near the end of the film. After overcoming his gold-sickness, he faces Azog the Defiler in single combat on a frozen lake. Though Thorin kills Azog, he sustains fatal wounds and dies shortly after, sharing a final farewell with Bilbo Baggins.
What is the age rating for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?
The film is rated PG-13 in the United States for extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence and frightening images. In the United Kingdom it received a 12A certificate, while Australia and New Zealand rated it M. It is generally considered suitable for older children and teens.
How long is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?
The theatrical cut of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies runs 144 minutes, approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes. An extended edition was later released on home video, adding roughly 20 minutes of additional footage and bringing the total runtime to around 164 minutes.
What is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies about?
The film concludes Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy. After Smaug attacks Laketown, Thorin's growing obsession with Erebor's gold drives him toward ruin. Five armies — dwarves, men, elves, eagles, and orcs — converge in a massive battle, with Bilbo desperately trying to prevent catastrophe and restore peace to Middle-Earth.
Did The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies win any awards?
The film received mixed critical recognition but performed strongly at the box office, grossing over $956 million worldwide. It earned nominations at the Saturn Awards and Visual Effects Society Awards, with its large-scale battle sequences and Weta Digital visual effects drawing particular praise from technical achievement circles.
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