The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is a 2012 epic high fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson. It is the first installment in The Hobbit trilogy, serving as a prequel to The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The story follows Bilbo Baggins as he joins the wizard Gandalf and a group of dwarves on a quest to reclaim their mountain home from the dragon Smaug.
ReleasedDec 12, 2012
Budget$250M
Box Office$1.0B
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By Attention Score on July 15, 2026
#534
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2.1
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey2012
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By Attention Score on July 15, 2026
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Andy Serkis
Gollum
10.8
2
Ian McKellen
Gandalf the Grey
5.4
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Benedict Cumberbatch
Necromancer
5.3
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Elijah Wood
Frodo Baggins
4.2
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Christopher Lee
Saruman the White
3.6
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Cate Blanchett
Galadriel
3.5
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