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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

169 min  -  Adventure | Fantasy  -   14 December 2012 (USA)
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A younger and more reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out on a "unexpected journey" to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of Dwarves to reclaim a their stolen mountain home from a dragon named Smaug.

Director:

Peter Jackson

Writers:

Fran Walsh (screenplay), Philippa Boyens (screenplay), and 3 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ian McKellen ...
Martin Freeman ...
Richard Armitage ...
Ken Stott ...
Graham McTavish ...
William Kircher ...
James Nesbitt ...
Stephen Hunter ...
Dean O'Gorman ...
Aidan Turner ...
John Callen ...
Oin
Peter Hambleton ...
Jed Brophy ...
Mark Hadlow ...
Adam Brown ...
Ori
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Storyline

Bilbo Baggins is swept into a quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever ... Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of guile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum's "precious" ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities ... Written by Production  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Dragon | Journey | Ring | Goblin | Mountain  | See more »

Taglines:

From the smallest beginnings come the greatest legends.

Genres:

Adventure | Fantasy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, and frightening images See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Country:

USA | New Zealand

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El Hobbit: Un viaje inesperado See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$180,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$84,617,303 (USA) (16 December 2012) (4045 Screens)

Gross:

$244,736,000 (Worldwide) (20 December 2012)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | Datasat  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Richard Armitage has said that his first experience acting on stage was playing an elf in a theatrical production of The Hobbit. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The sharp end of Thorin's sword is lying parallel to his face, out of his reach on the boulder where the white warg flings him to. When the eagle flies Thorin off to the Carrock, it is carrying the sword gathered by his side with the handle pointing towards his face. See more »

Quotes

Gandalf: When did doilies and your mother's dishes become so important to you?
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Connections

Referenced in "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.46" (2012) See more »