The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
“Beyond darkness... beyond desolation... lies the greatest danger of all.”
Synopsis
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.
Part of the The Hobbit Collection
Stream the entire interconnected saga and experience every installment in chronological storyline order.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
4K Ultra HD TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-02
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Ian McKellen
Gandalf the Grey
Martin Freeman
Bilbo Baggins
Richard Armitage
Thorin Oakenshield
Benedict Cumberbatch
Smaug / Sauron
Orlando Bloom
Legolas
Evangeline Lilly
Tauriel
Lee Pace
King Thranduil
Luke Evans
Bard / Girion
Stephen Fry
The Master of Laketown
Ken Stott
Balin
James Nesbitt
Bofur
Mikael Persbrandt
Beorn
Sylvester McCoy
Radagast the Brown
Aidan Turner
Kili
Dean O'Gorman
Fili
Graham McTavish
Dwalin
Adam Brown
Ori
Peter Hambleton
Gloin
Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires
Festival / Special Debut
December 13, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 10, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$958.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.83x
+$708.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro
- Original Score
- Howard Shore
- Original Title
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- Production Budget
- $250M
- Worldwide Gross
- $958.4M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, WingNut Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Jackson
Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro, J. R. R. Tolkien
Howard Shore
Andrew Lesnie
Jabez Olssen
Toby Emmerich, Fran Walsh, Carolynne Cunningham, Carolyn Blackwood, Peter Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Lesnie
Director of Photography
Fran Walsh
Screenplay
Philippa Boyens
Screenplay
Fran Walsh
Producer
Carolynne Cunningham
Producer
Howard Shore
Original Music Composer
Peter Jackson
Director
Peter Jackson
Screenplay
Peter Jackson
Producer
Dan Hennah
Production Design
Guillermo del Toro
Screenplay
Zane Weiner
Producer
Jabez Olssen
Editor
Richard Taylor
Costume Design
Ann Maskrey
Costume Design
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
Movies
What I've Watched.
Watched Movies
Managed by TV Movie Watcher
Dual Audio Hindi Movies
Automated renaming to: Dual Audio Hindi Movies
Dual Audio Hindi Movies Above 7
Automated renaming to: Dual Audio Hindi Movies Above 7
Movies Watched
Movie Watched List
Movies Watched
Similar Titles to The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.2
7.2
5.9
6.8
6.2
5.1
6.2
6.1
6.8
6.5
5.5
6.5
5.3
5.4
8.0
6.8
6.5
5.3
6.6
6.0
More Like The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 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.
Who directed The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug was directed by Peter Jackson.
Who stars in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?
The principal cast of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug includes Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch, Orlando Bloom.
When was The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug released and how long is it?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug had a reported production budget of $250M and grossed $958.4M at the worldwide box office (3.83 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug was composed by Howard Shore.
Is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug based on a book or true story?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J. R. R. Tolkien".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 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.).