The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.
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Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max.
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Frequently asked questions about The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Where can I watch The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug in the United States?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 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 Plex. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug on HBO Max?
Yes. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is streaming on HBO Max in the United States.
Can I watch The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 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 Plex.
What are the ratings for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug scores 7.6 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug stars Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Orlando Bloom. Peter Jackson is the director.
How long is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug runs 2h 41m (161 minutes).
When did The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug come out?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug was released on December 11, 2013.
Which studio made The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 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: The Desolation of Smaug?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug was made on a budget of $250,000,000.
How much did The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug make at the box office?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug grossed $958,400,000 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.