The Hobbit (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1977, The Hobbit is a fantasy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Jules Bass, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Bilbo Baggins the Hobbit was just minding his own business, when his occasional visitor Gandalf the Wizard drops in one night. One by one, a whole group of dwarves drop in, and before he knows it, Bilbo has joined their quest to reclaim their kingdom, taken from them by the evil dragon Smaug. The only problem is that Gandalf has told the dwarves that Bilbo is an expert burglar, but he isn't...
Who’s in it. The Hobbit stars Orson Bean as Bilbo Baggins (voice), Richard Boone as Smaug (voice), Hans Conried as Thorin (voice) and John Huston as Gandalf the Grey (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Hobbit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hobbit tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hobbit (1977)?
- In US, The Hobbit 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 worth watching?
- The Hobbit holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hobbit?
- The Hobbit stars Orson Bean, Richard Boone, Hans Conried, John Huston and Otto Preminger.
- When was The Hobbit released?
- The Hobbit was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.