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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

2013 · Movie · PG-13 · 161 min · ★ 7.6 · 70% critics

FantasyAdventureAction

The dwarves, Bilbo, and Gandalf press on after escaping the Misty Mountains, with Bilbo now carrying the One Ring. Their journey takes them toward reclaiming gold from the dragon Smaug, while another set of troubles unfolds away from the main quest.

Based on The Hobbit

Also known as The Hobbit 2: The Desolation of Smaug · The Hobbit II: The Desolation of Smaug · The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 3D

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Details
Years
2013
Release date
2013-12-11
Language
English
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
161 min
Max quality
UHD
Critic score
70/100
TMDB rating
7.6/10 (14,223 votes)
Box office
$958,366,855
Budget
$225,000,000
About

If you want big fantasy adventure, a majestic dragon presence, and entertaining performances, this one may work for you; Not for you if you dislike overlong pacing or lots of CGI filler, especially if you found The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey or The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers hard to enjoy.

Pros: Smaug is standout; great fantasy visuals; strong performances | Cons: too long; excessive CGI; fillers and distractions

Themes

  • gold
  • lake
  • based on novel or book
  • elves
  • dwarf
  • shapeshifting
  • mountain
  • giant spider
  • melancholy
  • sequel
  • bear
  • troll
  • +16 more

Awards & recognition

  • MTV Movie AwardBest Fight · 2014
  • Academy AwardBest Sound · 2014 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Visual Effects · 2014 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Sound Editing · 2014 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Peter Jackson