The Hobbit(1977)
The greatest adventure is what lies ahead...
The Hobbit Synopsis
The story follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, a diminutive creative who resides in a place called Middle-Earth before he is compelled to go on a quest to find a treasure buried deep in the heart of the Lonely Mountain.
The Hobbit (1977) is a family, fantasy, animation, adventure and tv movie film directed by Arthur Rankin Jr., released on November 27, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Orson Bean, John Huston, Hans Conried and Richard Boone. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 377 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur Rankin Jr.
- Writers:
- J. R. R. Tolkien, Romeo Muller, Jules Bass
- Producers:
- Jules Bass, Masaki Îzuka, Arthur Rankin Jr.
- Composer:
- Maury Laws
- Production:
- Rankin/Bass Productions, Topcraft
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Hobbit (1977) Trailer
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The Hobbit Cast & Crew
Main cast
Orson Bean
as Bilbo Baggins (voice)
John Huston
as Gandalf the Grey (voice)
Hans Conried
as Thorin (voice)
Richard Boone
as Smaug (voice)
Theodore Gottlieb
as Gollum (voice)
Otto Preminger
as Elvenking (voice)
Cyril Ritchard
as Elrond (voice)
Paul Frees
as Bombur/Troll #1 (voice)
Don Messick
as Balin/Troll #3/Goblin/Lord of the Eagles (voice)
John Stephenson
as Dori/Great Goblin/Bard (voice)
- Jack DeLeon
Jack DeLeon
as Dwalin / Fíli / Kíli / Óin / Glóin / Ori / Nori / Bifur (voice)
Glenn Yarbrough
as The Balladeer (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Arthur Rankin Jr., written by J. R. R. Tolkien, Romeo Muller and Jules Bass, produced by Jules Bass, Masaki Îzuka and Arthur Rankin Jr..
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The Hobbit Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 377 ratings.
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The Hobbit – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hobbit online?
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The Hobbit (1977) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Hobbit?
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The main cast of The Hobbit (1977) includes Orson Bean, John Huston, Hans Conried, Richard Boone and Theodore Gottlieb. The film was directed by Arthur Rankin Jr.. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hobbit released?
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The Hobbit was released on November 27, 1977 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is The Hobbit worth watching?
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The Hobbit (1977) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 377 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, fantasy and animation films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hobbit?
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Yes. The official The Hobbit trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.