The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.
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Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max.
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Frequently asked questions about The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Where can I watch The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in the United States?
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is available to stream on HBO Max in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on HBO Max?
Yes. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is streaming on HBO Max in the United States.
Can I watch The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey needs a subscription to HBO Max, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.
What are the ratings for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey scores 7.4 on The Movie Database, 7.8 on IMDb, 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 79 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey stars Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, James Nesbitt, and Ken Stott. Peter Jackson is the director.
How long is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey runs 2h 49m (169 minutes).
When did The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey come out?
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey was released on December 12, 2012.
Which studio made The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey was produced by New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and WingNut Films in New Zealand and the United States.
What was the budget for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey was made on a budget of $250,000,000.
How much did The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey make at the box office?
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey grossed $1,021,103,568 worldwide, against a budget of $250,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.