The Hobbits (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Series · ★ 5.9
Released in 1993, The Hobbits is a drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Hobitit is a Finnish live action fantasy television miniseries originally broadcast in 1993 on Yle TV1. Produced by Olof Qvickström, it is based on the events of the books The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien.
Who’s in it. The Hobbits stars Taneli Mäkelä as Frodo, Pertti Sveholm as Sam, Jarmo Hyttinen as Merry and Jari Pehkonen as Pippin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Hobbits has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hobbits page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hobbits tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hobbits (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hobbits change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hobbits worth watching?
- The Hobbits holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hobbits?
- The Hobbits stars Taneli Mäkelä, Pertti Sveholm, Jarmo Hyttinen, Jari Pehkonen and Vesa Vierikko.
- When was The Hobbits released?
- The Hobbits was released in 1993.