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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Bilbo Baggins, a reluctant Hobbit, joins a group of dwarves on a perilous journey to reclaim their stolen treasure and ancestral home from the ruthless dragon Smaug.

Bilbo Baggins joins a quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the dragon Smaug, led by Thorin Oakenshield. Their perilous journey takes them through treacherous lands, where they face various dangers, including Goblins, Orcs, Wargs, Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters, and Sorcerers. Along the way, Bilbo meets Gollum and gains possession of his "precious" ring, which holds unexpected qualities tied to the fate of Middle-earth.

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Main 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
Hugo WeavingHugo WeavingElrond
Christopher LeeChristopher LeeSaruman the White
Ian HolmIan HolmOld Bilbo Baggins
Elijah WoodElijah WoodFrodo Baggins
Benedict CumberbatchBenedict CumberbatchNecromancer
Manu BennettManu BennettAzog the Defiler
Conan StevensConan StevensBolg
Jeffrey ThomasJeffrey ThomasThror
Michael MizrahiMichael MizrahiThrain
Stephen UreStephen UreFimbul / Grinnah
Timothy BartlettTimothy BartlettMaster Worrywort
Bret McKenzieBret McKenzieLindir
Kiran ShahKiran ShahGoblin Scribe
Glenn BoswellGlenn BoswellDwarf Miner
Thomas RobinsThomas RobinsYoung Thrain
Ella OlssenElla OlssenCute Young Hobbit
Louis Ashbourne SerkisLouis Ashbourne SerkisCute Young Hobbit
Sonny Ashbourne SerkisSonny Ashbourne SerkisCute Young Hobbit
Ruby Ashbourne SerkisRuby Ashbourne SerkisCute Young Hobbit
Terry NotaryTerry NotaryGreat Goblin / Yazneg (uncredited)
Peter JacksonPeter JacksonRunning Dwarf in Erebor (uncredited)
Brendan CaseyBrendan CaseyKing Thranduil's Lieutenant
Jarred BlakistonJarred BlakistonMusical Elf (uncredited)

Creators

Peter JacksonPeter JacksonDirector, Screenplay
J. R. R. TolkienJ. R. R. TolkienNovel
Guillermo del ToroGuillermo del ToroScreenplay
Philippa BoyensPhilippa BoyensScreenplay
Fran WalshFran WalshScreenplay

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Info about The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Studio(s): New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Originally Released: United States, Dec 12, 2012

Production Countries: New Zealand, United States

Box Office Gross: $1,021,103,568.00

Budget: $180,000,000.00

Genres:Fantasy, Adventure

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