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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

  • 20122012
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 49m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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Martin Freeman in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
A curious Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, journeys to the Lonely Mountain with a vigorous group of Dwarves to reclaim a treasure stolen from them by the dragon Smaug.
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  • Fantasy
A reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home, and the gold within it from the dragon Smaug.A reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home, and the gold within it from the dragon Smaug.A reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home, and the gold within it from the dragon Smaug.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
805K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
642
126
  • Director
    • Peter Jackson
  • Writers
    • Fran Walsh(screenplay)
    • Philippa Boyens(screenplay)
    • Peter Jackson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Martin Freeman
    • Ian McKellen
    • Richard Armitage
Top credits
  • Director
    • Peter Jackson
  • Writers
    • Fran Walsh(screenplay)
    • Philippa Boyens(screenplay)
    • Peter Jackson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Martin Freeman
    • Ian McKellen
    • Richard Armitage
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.5KUser reviews
    • 668Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
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    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 11 wins & 75 nominations total

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    The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
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    The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
    A Guide to the Films of Peter Jackson
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    A Guide to the Films of Peter Jackson
    "Rivendell" Deleted Scene
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    "Rivendell" Deleted Scene
    "I Wasn't Talking to You"
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    "I Wasn't Talking to You"
    "Give Him The Contract"
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    "Give Him The Contract"
    "There's Nobody Home"
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    "There's Nobody Home"
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    Dates in Movie & TV History: Sept. 22 - Hobbit Day
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    Dates in Movie & TV History: Sept. 22 - Hobbit Day

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    Peter Jackson, Richard Armitage, Martin Freeman, Mark Hadlow, William Kircher, Dean O'Gorman, Stephen Hunter, and Aidan Turner in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
    Richard Armitage and Dean O'Gorman in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
    Martin Freeman in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
    Ian McKellen and Hugo Weaving in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
    Cate Blanchett and Peter Jackson in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
    Martin Freeman and Graham McTavish in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
    Martin Freeman in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
    Peter Jackson, Ian McKellen, and Hugo Weaving in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
    Peter Jackson and Martin Freeman in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
    John Callen, Martin Freeman, William Kircher, Graham McTavish, and James Nesbitt in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
    Ian McKellen in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
    Jed Brophy, John Callen, Martin Freeman, Mark Hadlow, Peter Hambleton, William Kircher, Graham McTavish, James Nesbitt, Dean O'Gorman, Ken Stott, Stephen Hunter, Bret McKenzie, Aidan Turner, and Adam Brown in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

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    Martin Freeman
    Martin Freeman
    • Bilboas Bilbo
    Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen
    • Gandalfas Gandalf
    Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage
    • Thorinas Thorin
    Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis
    • Gollumas Gollum
    Ken Stott
    Ken Stott
    • Balinas Balin
    Graham McTavish
    Graham McTavish
    • Dwalinas Dwalin
    William Kircher
    William Kircher
    • Bifuras Bifur…
    James Nesbitt
    James Nesbitt
    • Bofuras Bofur
    Stephen Hunter
    Stephen Hunter
    • Bomburas Bombur
    Dean O'Gorman
    Dean O'Gorman
    • Filias Fili
    Aidan Turner
    Aidan Turner
    • Kilias Kili
    John Callen
    John Callen
    • Oinas Oin
    Peter Hambleton
    Peter Hambleton
    • Gloinas Gloin…
    Jed Brophy
    Jed Brophy
    • Norias Nori
    Mark Hadlow
    Mark Hadlow
    • Dorias Dori…
    Adam Brown
    Adam Brown
    • Orias Ori
    Ian Holm
    Ian Holm
    • Old Bilboas Old Bilbo
    Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood
    • Frodoas Frodo
    • Director
      • Peter Jackson
    • Writers
      • Fran Walsh(screenplay)
      • Philippa Boyens(screenplay)
      • Peter Jackson(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      In The Lord of the Rings trilogy, the scale illusion was accomplished by placing Hobbit or Dwarf actors and actresses further away from the camera than Sir Ian McKellen, but still live on the same set. This time, however, the illusion had to be accomplished by having the other actors and actresses on a completely different set, while McKellen performed his part, all alone, on a greenscreen set, with only an earpiece connecting him to the performance being provided by the rest of the cast. McKellen ended up feeling lonely and frustrated. To cheer him up, the cast and crew snuck into the tent in which he stayed during breaks and decorated it with mementos from the Lord of the Rings films (mainly old props and tapestries from Rivendell and Lothlórien), as well as fresh fruit and flowers.
    • Goofs
      When the party is captured by the Goblins and Bilbo crawls away, a Goblin's CGI foot passes through the bridge he's walking on.
    • Quotes

      Galadriel: Mithrandir? Why the Halfling?

      Gandalf: I don't know. Saruman believes that it is only great power that can hold evil in check. But that is not what I have found. I've found it is the small things, everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keeps the darkness at bay. Simple acts of kindness and love. Why Bilbo Baggins? Perhaps it is because I am afraid, and he gives me courage.

    • Crazy credits
      Lists the publishers for all of The Hobbit in all the different languages.
    • Alternate versions
      Also shown in a 3D and 48 fps version, but the content is the same.
    • Connections
      Featured in The One Show: Episode #7.133 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Blunt the Knives
      Lyrics by J.R.R. Tolkien from "The Hobbit"

      Music composed by Stephen Gallagher (as Stephen Gallagher)

      Produced by Stephen Gallagher (as Stephen Gallagher)

      Performed by Jed Brophy, Adam Brown, John Callen, Mark Hadlow, Peter Hambleton, Stephen Hunter, William Kircher, Graham McTavish, James Nesbitt, Dean O'Gorman, Ken Stott, Aidan Turner

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    8/10
    The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
    A very good start to the series. Very sensitive for the rest of the process, even though the movie was slow for the first half hour, it didn't affect my experience that much. The story is fun and interesting. Most of the film's protagonists were fun and watching Gandalf bring back memories of The Lord of the Rings. Filming and directing dazzles you and makes you wish to live in the world of cinema, especially in the Elf area. Although the film is not at the level of The Lord of the Rings, it is still excellent.
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    • Dec 20, 2020

    FAQ26

    • Why the names of the blue wizards are not mentioned in this film?
    • When Gandalf talks to Bilbo about Sting, he mentions that "Elvish blade glows blue when orcs or goblins are nearby", should this rule apply to the Foe-hammer and the Goblin-cleaver as well?
    • Are the Goblins differ from the Orcs?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 14, 2012 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • New Zealand
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Hobbit: Part 1
    • Filming locations
      • Mangaotaki, Waikato, New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • New Line Cinema
      • WingNut Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $180,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $303,030,651
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $84,617,303
      • Dec 16, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,017,030,651
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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