The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 2012
“From the smallest beginnings come the greatest legends.”
What is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is a 2012 fantasy film directed by Peter Jackson that serves as a prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The story follows Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who lives a quiet life until he is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and a group of thirteen dwarves.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 169 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 12, 2012
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- New Zealand, United States of America
- Studios
- New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, WingNut Films
- Budget
- $250,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,021,103,568
- Genres
- Adventure, Fantasy, Action
- Updated
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Overview
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is a 2012 fantasy film directed by Peter Jackson that serves as a prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The story follows Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who lives a quiet life until he is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and a group of thirteen dwarves. This band of travelers embarks on a dangerous journey to reclaim the dwarves' lost mountain kingdom and homeland from a fearsome dragon named Smaug. The film is based on the 1937 novel The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien. Much of the trilogy, which includes this film as the first entry, was also inspired by the appendices to Tolkien's 1954–55 work, The Lord of the Rings, which expand upon the story. The production features a cast that includes Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, alongside Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, and Ken Stott. The film was released on December 14, 2012, and is part of a larger trilogy chronicling the adventures in Middle-earth.
Should you watch it?
“A homebody hobbit joins a dangerous quest to reclaim a mountain from a fearsome dragon.”
- grand world-building
- engaging quest narrative
- long runtime
- intense fantasy combat
Watch it if you enjoy sweeping fantasy epics about reluctant heroes on grand journeys.
The film contains fantasy violence and sequences of peril suitable for older children and adults.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The story follows Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit.
What is the goal of the quest?
The group aims to reclaim their mountain home from a dragon named Smaug.
Who accompanies Bilbo?
Bilbo is joined by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves.
What kind of life did Bilbo have before the quest?
He lived a quiet life as a hobbit.
Is this a fantasy film?
Yes, the story features elements such as dwarves, a dragon, and a wizard.