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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
From the smallest beginnings come the greatest legends.
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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.
Golden sunlight and lush, rolling hills establish a sense of cozy wonder before the scale of Middle-earth expands into breathtaking mountain vistas. This sprawling adventure captures the frantic energy of a reluctant traveler caught in a whirlwind of dwarves and magic.
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Peter Jackson
Cast
Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, James Nesbitt, Ken Stott, Sylvester McCoy, Barry Humphries, Dean O'Gorman, Aidan Turner, Graham McTavish
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
From the smallest beginnings come the greatest legends.
You can stream The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) on Max with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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64%
RT Audience
83%
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Director
Peter Jackson
Cast
Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, James Nesbitt, Ken Stott, Sylvester McCoy, Barry Humphries, Dean O'Gorman, Aidan Turner, Graham McTavish
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