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Where to Watch The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug(2013)
“Beyond darkness... beyond desolation... lies the greatest danger of all.”
Looking for where to watch The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug? You can currently find The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug online through HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and Max. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013), directed by Peter Jackson, is a fantasy film and is available to stream on 9 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.8/10 and 74% on Rotten Tomatoes from 14,266 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Originally released in 2013, it's now a streaming staple.
The film stars Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, and Richard Armitage. At 161 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: The Desolation of Smaug 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 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Max.
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Max in the US.
- No — The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Max.
- No — The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Max.
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug runs 2h 41m (161 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.8/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 74% · Metacritic 66/100.
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