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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

2013 · 2h 41m · Fantasy · Adventure · Action

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The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back…

87/100

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WHAT IT'S ABOUT

The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.

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87/100

WORTH IT

WORTH ITThe Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back…

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WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a fantasy / adventure story with a clear genre identity

02A substantial 161-minute commitment and a fast, momentum-first watch define the practical movie-night fit

03Its 7.6/10 TMDB audience score across 14,532 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

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Should you watch The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug belongs in your night if you want a fantasy movie with a clearly defined tone. It is a fast, momentum-first watch, with a substantial 161-minute commitment, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 6/10 and emotional impact at 4/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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PERFECT IF

01you want a fantasy movie with a clearly defined tone

02you want a fast, momentum-first watch rather than something deliberately slow

03you want a substantial 161-minute commitment

THINK TWICE IF

01this genre is not what you are in the mood for

02you do not have room for a 161-minute movie tonight

03you want something quieter than an action-driven watch

WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

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Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing8/10

Emotional Impact4/10

Mind-Bending3/10

Scary1/10

Violence5/10

Rewatchability6/10

Attention Required6/10

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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Peter Jackson portrait

Peter JacksonDirector

Ian McKellen portrait

Ian McKellenGandalf the Grey

Martin Freeman portrait

Martin FreemanBilbo Baggins

Richard Armitage portrait

Richard ArmitageThorin Oakenshield

Benedict Cumberbatch portrait

Benedict CumberbatchSmaug / Sauron

Orlando Bloom portrait

Orlando BloomLegolas

Evangeline Lilly portrait

Evangeline LillyTauriel

Lee Pace portrait

Lee PaceKing Thranduil

Luke Evans portrait

Luke EvansBard / Girion

Stephen Fry portrait

Stephen FryThe Master of Laketown