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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey poster

Movie2012 · 2 hr 49 min · English

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

From the smallest beginnings come the greatest legends.

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Synopsis

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.

Cast

Martin Freeman photo

Martin Freeman

Bilbo Baggins

Ian McKellen photo

Ian McKellen

Gandalf the Grey

Richard Armitage photo

Richard Armitage

Thorin Oakenshield

James Nesbitt photo

James Nesbitt

Bofur

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Ken Stott

Balin

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Sylvester McCoy

Radagast the Brown

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Movie Details

DirectorPeter Jackson

OriginUnited States

Budget$250,000,000

Revenue$1,021,103,568

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

New Line Cinema

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