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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Peter Jackson. With Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage.
7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe 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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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
MoviHero lists December 11, 2013 as the release date for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Peter Jackson is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey, Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield, Benedict Cumberbatch as Smaug / Sauron. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 11, 2013
GenresAdventure · Fantasy · Action
Runtime2h 41m
DirectorPeter Jackson
CastIan McKellen as Gandalf the Grey, Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield, Benedict Cumberbatch as Smaug / Sauron
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug runs 2h 41m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.6/10 from 14,761 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
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“Still very good, but I found 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' to be a step below the preceding 2012 release.”
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“Jackson turned a great story into just another Prates of the Caribbean.”
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“The second part amends the fiasco of the first one.”
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“7 out of 10 stars would normally be considered quite okay and I guess you could say that this movie is quite okay.”
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“I'm happy to be back in this world, but Empire this ain't.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
Peter JacksonDirector
Guillermo del ToroWriter
Philippa BoyensWriter
Fran WalshProducer
Carolynne CunninghamProducer
Ian McKellenGandalf the Grey
Martin FreemanBilbo Baggins
Richard ArmitageThorin Oakenshield
Benedict CumberbatchSmaug / Sauron
Orlando BloomLegolas
Evangeline LillyTauriel
Lee PaceKing Thranduil
Luke EvansBard / Girion
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherSauronSauron runs from The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug to The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies with Benedict Cumberbatch carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherKing ThranduilKing Thranduil runs from The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug to The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies with Lee Pace carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherTaurielTauriel runs from The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug to The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies with Evangeline Lilly carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherThorin OakenshieldThorin Oakenshield runs from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey to The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies with Richard Armitage carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherGandalf the GreyGandalf the Grey runs from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey to The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies with Ian McKellen carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherBilbo BagginsBilbo Baggins runs from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey to The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies with Martin Freeman carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherBalinBalin runs from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey to The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies with Ken Stott carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherBofurBofur runs from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey to The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug with James Nesbitt carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherLegolasLegolas runs from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring to The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies with Orlando Bloom carrying the role across 4 films.Open character guide
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