The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies 2014
“Will you follow me... one last time?”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 144 minutes
- Director
- Peter Jackson
- Networks
- New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, WingNut Films
- Where to Stream
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max
What is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?
The Hobbit is a trilogy of fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson, based on J.R.R. Tolkien's novel of the same name.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 144 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 10, 2014
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- New Zealand, United States of America
- Studios
- New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, WingNut Films
- Budget
- $250,000,000
- Revenue
- $956,019,788
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 15,492 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~144 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, WingNut Films
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Overview
The Hobbit is a trilogy of fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson, based on J.R.R. Tolkien's novel of the same name. The third and final installment, The Battle of the Five Armies, continues the journey of Bilbo Baggins and the dwarves following their encounter with the dragon Smaug. After Smaug attacks Laketown, the group finds themselves defending the reclaimed kingdom of Erebor from multiple claimants, including the men of Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. As tensions rise, an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler marches toward Erebor under the influence of the dark lord Sauron. The fate of Middle-earth ultimately rests in Bilbo's hands as dwarves, elves, and men are forced to unite against the approaching threat. The film explores themes of courage, alliance, and the burden of leadership amidst growing darkness. It serves as the conclusion to the epic tale that began with An Unexpected Journey and continued in The Desolation of Smaug.
Should you watch it?
“Bilbo Baggins and his companions must defend a mountain of treasure against encroaching armies and dark forces.”
- grand scale battle sequences
- conclusion to the trilogy
- high stakes conflict
Watch it if you want to see the conclusion of the journey to reclaim the mountain of Erebor.
The film features intense battle sequences and themes of war.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this film part of a series?
Yes, it is the final installment of The Hobbit film trilogy.
What is the story based on?
The films are based on the 1937 novel The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Does the film feature a dragon?
The story follows the aftermath of an attack by the dragon Smaug.
Is this a prequel?
Yes, the films serve as a prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Who is the primary protagonist?
The story follows the journey of the hobbit Bilbo Baggins.
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