The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2012, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is an action, fantasy and adventure film directed by Peter Jackson, running about 169 minutes. “From the smallest beginnings come the greatest legends.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey stars Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield and Ken Stott as Balin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1B at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)?
- In US, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey worth watching?
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey stars Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Ken Stott and Graham McTavish.
- When was The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey released?
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 169 minutes.