The Hobbit trailer
The Hobbit (1977), directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr., is a family film and is available to stream on 7 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 6.7/10 and 72% on Rotten Tomatoes from 355 ratings, it has mixed-to-positive reviews. Released in 1977, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1970s family, and remains widely watched decades later.
The film stars Orson Bean, John Huston, and Hans Conried. At 77 minutes, it's a quick watch. Its compact length makes it a strong pick for a mid-week watch when you don't want to commit a full evening to a single film.
If you're looking to watch The Hobbit online, the best option is Max for subscribers, and it's also included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas and Saludos Amigos, both of which are available to stream right now.
Where to watch
Start watching The Hobbit
Pick a service below. Availability can change, so we prioritize subscription and free options first.
Need a backup plan?
Ask for a similar movie you can stream tonight instead of starting a new search.
You might also like

Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas
2003 · ★ 6.7
Amazon Video · Apple iTunes

Saludos Amigos
1942 · ★ 6.0
Disney+ · Amazon Video

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
2014 · ★ 7.4
Max · HBO Max Amazon Channel

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013 · ★ 7.8
Max · HBO Max Amazon Channel

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012 · ★ 7.8
Max · HBO Max Amazon Channel

The Rescuers
1977 · ★ 6.9
Disney+ · Amazon Video

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001 · ★ 8.9
Max · HBO Max Amazon Channel

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
2021 · ★ 6.2
fuboTV · FXNow
Frequently asked
- No — The Hobbit isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel.
- The Hobbit is available to stream on Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel in the US.
- No — The Hobbit isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel.
- No — The Hobbit isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel.
- The Hobbit runs 1h 17m (77 minutes total).
- IMDb 6.7/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 72%.
See what else is popular on
Want more movies like The Hobbit?
Our AI knows every movie on every streaming service.
Ask AI
