The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug trailer
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013), directed by Peter Jackson, is a fantasy film and is available to stream on 8 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.8/10 and 74% on Rotten Tomatoes from 14,121 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 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 Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa and The Lord of the Rings, both of which are available to stream right now.
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- No — The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel.
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is available to stream on Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel in the US.
- No — The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel.
- No — The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel.
- 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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