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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

2012-12-12 · 169 min · ★ 7.4

Adventure · Fantasy · Action

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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Directors
Peter Jackson
Production companies
New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, WingNut Films
Countries
New Zealand, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 250,000,000
Revenue
USD 1,021,103,568

Top Cast

Martin FreemanMartin FreemanBilbo Baggins
Ian McKellenIan McKellenGandalf the Grey
Richard ArmitageRichard ArmitageThorin Oakenshield
James NesbittJames NesbittBofur
Ken StottKen StottBalin
Sylvester McCoySylvester McCoyRadagast the Brown
Barry HumphriesBarry HumphriesThe Great Goblin
Dean O'GormanDean O'GormanFili
Aidan TurnerAidan TurnerKili
Graham McTavishGraham McTavishDwalin
Adam BrownAdam BrownOri
Peter HambletonPeter HambletonGloin / William Troll
John CallenJohn CallenOin
Mark HadlowMark HadlowDori / Bert Troll
Jed BrophyJed BrophyNori
William KircherWilliam KircherBifur / Tom Troll
Stephen HunterStephen HunterBombur
Andy SerkisAndy SerkisGollum
Cate BlanchettCate BlanchettGaladriel
Lee PaceLee PaceKing Thranduil

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