The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

(The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey)

Synopsis

An Unexpected Journey follows title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain, first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever... Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of guile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum's precious ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities... A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know...

A movie directed by Peter Jackson

2012 - 169 minutes - Color - Dolby Digital - 2.00

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Budget
$250 000 000

Worldwide Box-office
$1 014 549 000

Also Known As

  • Hobit: Neocekivano putovanje (inc)
  • The Hobbit: Part 1 (inc)

Release dates

  • December 12, 2012
  • December 13, 2012
  • December 14, 2012
  • December 26, 2012
  • November 28, 2012 (Wellington premiere)
  • December 12, 2012
  • December 13, 2012
  • December 14, 2012