The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
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Synopsis
Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Main TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-11-06
Top Cast
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Ian McKellen
Gandalf the Grey
Martin Freeman
Bilbo Baggins
Richard Armitage
Thorin Oakenshield
Orlando Bloom
Legolas
Evangeline Lilly
Tauriel
Luke Evans
Bard
Lee Pace
King Thranduil
Benedict Cumberbatch
Smaug / Sauron (voice)
Ken Stott
Balin
Aidan Turner
Kili
Dean O'Gorman
Fili
Billy Connolly
Dain Ironfoot
Graham McTavish
Dwalin
James Nesbitt
Bofur
Stephen Fry
Master of Laketown
Ryan Gage
Alfrid
Cate Blanchett
Galadriel
Ian Holm
Old Bilbo Baggins
Release History & Theatrical Window
Paris
Festival / Special Debut
December 17, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 8, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$956M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.82x
+$706M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- Guillermo del Toro, Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson
- Original Score
- Howard Shore
- Original Title
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Production Budget
- $250M
- Worldwide Gross
- $956M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, WingNut Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Jackson
Guillermo del Toro, Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson, J. R. R. Tolkien
Howard Shore
Andrew Lesnie
Jabez Olssen
Carolynne Cunningham, Fran Walsh, Zane Weiner, Peter Jackson, Carolyn Blackwood
Department Leadership Roster
Jabez Olssen
Editor
Peter Jackson
Director
Howard Shore
Original Music Composer
Carolynne Cunningham
Producer
Andrew Lesnie
Director of Photography
Fran Walsh
Producer
Dan Hennah
Production Design
Zane Weiner
Producer
Peter Jackson
Producer
Ann Maskrey
Costume Design
Bob Buck
Costume Design
Richard Taylor
Costume Design
Matt Aitken
Visual Effects Supervisor
Romy Webster
Visual Effects Supervisor
Glenn Boswell
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies about?
Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands.
Who directed The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies was directed by Peter Jackson.
Who stars in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?
The principal cast of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies includes Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly.
When was The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies released and how long is it?
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies had a reported production budget of $250M and grossed $956M at the worldwide box office (3.82 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies was composed by Howard Shore.
Is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies based on a book or true story?
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J. R. R. Tolkien".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).