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The Hobbit (1977) is streaming on Max. Also available to rent on Apple TV+.
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The story follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, a diminutive creative who resides in a place called Middle-Earth before he is compelled to go on a quest to find a treasure buried deep in the heart of the Lonely Mountain.
A tiny, homebody creature is thrust into a perilous trek across Middle-earth to reclaim stolen gold from a mountain dragon. This Rankin/Bass production uses charming, hand-drawn animation to bring Tolkien's whimsy to life.
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Directors
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Cast
Orson Bean, John Huston, Hans Conried, Richard Boone, Theodore Gottlieb, Otto Preminger, Cyril Ritchard, Paul Frees, Don Messick, John Stephenson
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The Hobbit
You can stream The Hobbit (1977) on Max with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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6.6/10
RT Critics
72%
Directors
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Cast
Orson Bean, John Huston, Hans Conried, Richard Boone, Theodore Gottlieb, Otto Preminger, Cyril Ritchard, Paul Frees, Don Messick, John Stephenson
5 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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