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 August 04, 2026
#1031
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
1.6
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey2012
1.6
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By Attention Score on August 04, 2026
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Ian McKellen
Gandalf the Grey
7.0
2
Cate Blanchett
Galadriel
5.6
3
Benedict Cumberbatch
Necromancer
5.5
4
Christopher Lee
Saruman the White
5.1
5
Hugo Weaving
Elrond
4.9
6
Lee Pace
King Thranduil
4.1
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