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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013): Cast & Ratings

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is a 2013 adventure drama directed by Peter Jackson, starring Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood and Martin Freeman. It is partly based on The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien. It runs 2 hours 41 minutes and earned $959.1 million worldwide. It was nominated for 3 Oscars. Critics gave it 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.

IMDb rating
7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
74%
worldwide gross
$959.1M
award nominations
11
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 41m (161 min)
Director
Peter Jackson
Genres
Adventure , Drama , Fantasy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug About?

The premise of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug without spoilers, adapted from The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Bilbo Baggins and the company of dwarves continue their journey to reclaim the lost kingdom of Erebor. Approaching the town of Lake-town, they face new dangers and challenges as they draw closer to the fearsome dragon Smaug. Bilbo must use his wits and courage to overcome obstacles and find the hidden entrance to the mountain, all while the fate of the treasure and Middle-earth hangs in the balance.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Themes & Keywords

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  • lord of the rings
  • middle earth
  • sequel
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  • sequel to prequel
  • dragon
  • giant spider
  • hobbit
  • flying dragon
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  • talking dragon
  • sword and sorcery
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  • fire breathing dragon
  • elf
  • based on novel
  • prequel and sequel
  • second part
  • prequel
  • galadriel character
  • legolas character
  • sauron character
  • gandalf character
  • bilbo baggins character
  • male protagonist
  • motion capture
  • ensemble cast
  • cliffhanger ending
  • live action and animation
  • psychotronic film
  • barefoot male
  • wilhelm scream
  • troubled production
  • second in trilogy
  • part of trilogy
  • trilogy
  • shot back to back
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  • rotoscoping
  • shared universe
  • tauriel character
  • mammal
  • female elf
  • ungulate
  • evil dragon
  • male elf
  • dragon attack
  • quadruped
  • bearded man
  • actor reprises previous role
  • smaug the dragon
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Cast & crew

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Cast

Ian McKellen leads the cast, with Elijah Wood and Martin Freeman. Directed by Peter Jackson; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Peter Jackson

More films directed by Peter Jackson, best-rated first: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, They Shall Not Grow Old and Heavenly Creatures.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.

Plot

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Plot Summary

What happens in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Thorin Oakenshield and his band of Dwarves are on the run from Azog and his vicious Orc faction. Guided by Gandalf, they make their way to the home of Beorn, a skin-changer capable of transforming into a bear. That night, Azog receives a summons from the Necromancer to gather his forces for an impending war, and in turn, he instructs his son Bolg to hunt down Thorin.

Full summary

The whole story of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, scene by scene

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Box office

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Box Office

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug grossed $959.1 million worldwide. $258.4 million came from the US and Canada and $700.6 million (73%) from the rest of the world.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$959.1M

US & Canada
$258.4M
International
$700.6M
US & Canada 27% Rest of the world 73%
Awards

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Awards & Nominations

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug was nominated for 3 Oscars. The 11 nominations come from 4 ceremonies, the most at the Critics' Choice 2014.

11 nominations4 ceremonies

    • Nominated Best Actress in an Action Movie – Evangeline Lilly
    • Nominated Best Art Direction
    • Nominated Best Costume Design
    • Nominated Best Hair and Makeup
    • Nominated Best Visual Effects
  • Academy Awards (Oscars) logo
    Oscars 2014 3 nominations
    • Nominated Sound Editing
    • Nominated Sound Mixing
    • Nominated Visual Effects
  • British Academy Film Awards logo
    BAFTA 2014 2 nominations
    • Nominated Best Makeup and Hair
    • Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
Videos

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 3 trailers and 1 teaser.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - Official Main Trailer [HD]
  • Trailer The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - Sneak Peek [HD]
  • Trailer The Desolation of Smaug | The Hobbit 4K Ultra HD | Warner Bros. Entertainment
  • Teaser The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - Official Teaser Trailer [HD]
Quiz

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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the shape-shifting skin-changer who aids the dwarves?

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Also Known As

68 alternative titles, including “Kääbik: Smaugi laastatud maa” and “Hobiti: Smaugis aokhrebuli”.

Also known as
  • Kääbik: Smaugi laastatud maa
  • Hobiti: Smaugis aokhrebuli
  • HaHobit: Mapal'to Shel Smaug
  • Hobitas: Smogo dykyne
  • El Hobbit 2: La desolación de Smaug
  • De Hobbit: de Woestenij van Smaug
  • Hobbit 2: Pustkowie Smauga
  • Hobit: Šmaugovo pustošenje
  • The Hobbit 2: The Desolation of Smaug
  • Hobbit Pustosh Smauga
  • The Hobbit II: The Desolation of Smaug
  • The Hobbit II: The Desolation of Smaug 3D
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  • 霍比特人2:史矛革之战
  • Hobbiten 2 - Smaugs ødemark
  • El Hobbit II: La desolación de Smaug
  • Le Hobbit 2 - La Désolation de Smaug
  • 哈比人:荒谷魔龙
  • 哈比人:荒谷惡龍
  • The Hobbit - The Desolation of Smaug
  • O Hobbit - A Desolação De Smaug
  • A hobbit - Smaug pusztasága
  • Хоббіт: Пустка Смоґа
  • Lo Hobbit 2 - La desolazione di Smaug
  • 호빗-스마우그의 폐허
  • Хоббит Пустошь Смауга
  • Le Hobbit - La Désolation de Smaug
  • Hobbit: Smaug'un Çorak Toprakları
  • Χόμπιτ: Η Ερημιά του Νοσφιστή
  • Hobits: Smoga posta zeme
  • Hobbitten - Dragen Smaugs Oedemark
  • 호빗 2; 스마우그의 폐허
  • 호빗 2: 스마우그의 폐허
  • 호빗: 스마우그의 폐허
  • 호빗; 스마우그의 폐허
  • ホビット 竜に奪われた王国:2013
  • Người Hobbit 2: Đại Chiến Với Rồng Lửa
  • Der Hobbit 2 - Smaugs Einöde
  • الهوبيت : خراب التنين سموج
  • El hobbit: La desolación de Smaug
  • Le Hobbit : La Désolation de Smaug
  • Der Hobbit - Smaugs Einöde
  • A Hobbit: Smaug pusztasága
  • Lo Hobbit: La desolazione di Smaug
  • Hobbit: Smaugs ödemark
  • Hobit: Šmakova dračí poušť
  • Хоббит: Пустошь Смауга
  • Hobit: Smaugova pustatina
  • Hobbit: Pustkowie Smauga
  • Хобит: Пущинакът на Смог
  • Hobbitten II: Dragen Smaugs ødemark
  • Hobbiten: Smaugs Ødemark
  • Hobitti – Smaugin autioittama maa
  • ההוביט: מפלתו של סמאוג
  • เดอะ ฮอบบิท: ดินแดนเปลี่ยวร้างของสม็อค
  • Хоббіт: Пустка Смога
  • ホビット 竜に奪われた王国
  • Hobit: Smaugova pustoš
  • El hòbbit: La desolació de Smaug
  • Hobbitul: Dezolarea lui Smaug
  • O Hobbit: A Desolação de Smaug
  • Хобит: Шмаугова пустошења
  • Hobitas: Smogo dykynė
  • 哈比人:荒谷魔龍
  • Hobit: Smaugova pušča
  • Người Hobbit: Đại Chiến Với Rồng Lửa, ჰობიტი: სმაუგის ნაოხარი
  • هابیت: برهوت اسماگ
  • Хобіт: Пустка Смаўга
  • दि हॉबिट: एक अनोखी जंग

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FAQ

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug runs 2 hours 41 minutes (161 minutes).

When was The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug released?

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug was released on December 13, 2013.

Who directed The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug was directed by Peter Jackson.

More films by Peter Jackson

Who is in the cast of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug stars Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood and Martin Freeman, among 10 credited actors.

How much did The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug make at the box office?

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug grossed $959.1 million worldwide ($258.4 million domestic, $700.6 million international).

How is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug rated?

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.

Is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug based on a book?

Yes. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is partly adapted from The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien.

Was The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug nominated for any awards?

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug received 11 nominations across 4 ceremonies.

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