The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Seen it?2013 | 161 min | Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10), it was a solid box office hit and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans and action fans. If you loved The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey or The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Epic and sweeping, at 2 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 2 hr 41 min.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
74% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 3 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$958 million worldwide on a $250 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 340K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Jackson
- Ian McKellenGandalf the Grey
- Martin FreemanBilbo Baggins
- Richard ArmitageThorin Oakenshield
- Benedict CumberbatchSmaug / Sauron
- Orlando BloomLegolas
- Evangeline LillyTauriel
- Lee PaceKing Thranduil
- Luke EvansBard / Girion
- Stephen FryThe Master of Laketown
- Ken StottBalin