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Movie Info

Release Date: December 12, 2012
Runtime: 169 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (26)
Genres:
Action Adventure Fantasy
Budget: $250,000,000
Revenue: $1,021,103,568
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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64%
Tomatometer
58
58/100
Metacritic
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7.4/10
TMDB
19,465 votes
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7.8/10
IMDb
924,999 votes
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

2012

"Adventure awaits beyond the familiar; courage ignites."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: El Hobbit I: Un viaje inesperado? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: Le Hobbit : Un voyage inattendu? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: O Hobbit - Uma Jornada Inesperada? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: ν˜ΈλΉ— 1; λœ»λ°–μ˜ μ—¬μ •? All international titles (26) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Box Office

Budget: $250,000,000
Revenue: $1,021,103,568
Profit $771,103,568
ROI +308.4% (4.1x)

Movies from The Hobbit Collection

The Hobbit collection is a three-part epic fantasy-adventure film directed and produced by Peter Jackson and based on J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy novel of the same name. The trilogy of films are set in Middle-earth 60 years before "The Lord of the Rings", and will act as a prequel to Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is directed by Peter Jackson .

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Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

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  • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey was filmed in various locations across New Zealand, with notable sites including the picturesque Hobbiton movie set in Matamata and the stunning landscapes of the Southern Alps.

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  • Martin Freeman was chosen for the role of Bilbo Baggins after a lengthy audition process, where he impressed the director with his ability to convey both humor and depth in the character.

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  • In a nod to the original Lord of the Rings trilogy, the film features several cameos from characters and actors, including the appearance of a young Frodo Baggins, played by Elijah Wood.

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  • During the filming of the battle scenes, the crew faced challenges with the weather, leading to delays and adjustments in the shooting schedule to accommodate New Zealand's unpredictable climate.

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  • There is a scene in the film where Bilbo finds the One Ring, which was a pivotal moment connecting it to the larger narrative of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, reinforcing the significance of the Ring throughout both story arcs.

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  • In one scene, Gandalf's sword, Glamdring, is shown to have a subtle glow, indicating its magical properties; this detail was carefully designed by the visual effects team to enhance the character's mystique.

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  • A continuity error occurs when Thorin Oakenshield's hair changes between shots during the scenes in Rivendell, with variations in how much hair falls across his face.

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