The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2013, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is an action, fantasy and adventure film directed by Peter Jackson, running about 161 minutes. “Beyond darkness... beyond desolation... lies the greatest danger of all.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.
Who’s in it. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug stars Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield and Benedict Cumberbatch as Smaug / Necromancer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $958.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel 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: The Desolation of Smaug page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 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: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)?
- In US, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel 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: The Desolation of Smaug worth watching?
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug holds an audience score of 7.6 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: The Desolation of Smaug?
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug stars Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch and Evangeline Lilly.
- When was The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug released?
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 161 minutes.