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Where to Watch The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey(2012)
“From the smallest beginnings come the greatest legends.”
Looking for where to watch The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey? You can currently find The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey online through HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and Max. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
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.
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), directed by Peter Jackson, is an adventure film and is available to stream on 10 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.8/10 and 64% on Rotten Tomatoes from 19,712 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Originally released in 2012, it's now a streaming staple.
The film stars Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, and Richard Armitage. At 169 minutes, it's a substantial commitment at over two hours. Plan accordingly: this is a movie that rewards a single sitting rather than being broken across multiple sessions.
If you're looking to watch The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey online, the best option is HBO Max Amazon Channel for subscribers, and it's also included with YouTube TV and Max, 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 Nothing Left to Do But Cry and The Lord of the Rings, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Max.
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Max in the US.
- No — The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Max.
- No — The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Max.
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey runs 2h 49m (169 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.8/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 64% · Metacritic 58/100.
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