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Where to watch The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug(2013)

Name: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Released: 2013-12-11
Duration: 161 min
Cast: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch, Orlando Bloom

Movie · 2013 · 2h 41m · Fantasy, Adventure, Action

In the United States, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is available to stream on HBO Max. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug plot summary

Beyond darkness... beyond desolation... lies the greatest danger of all.

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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Release date: December 11, 2013
Runtime: 2h 41m
Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Country: New Zealand, United States
TMDB rating: 7.6 / 10 · 14,664 votes

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Cast

Ian McKellenGandalf the Grey
Martin FreemanBilbo Baggins
Richard ArmitageThorin Oakenshield
Benedict CumberbatchSmaug / Sauron
Orlando BloomLegolas
Evangeline LillyTauriel
Lee PaceKing Thranduil
Luke EvansBard / Girion
Stephen FryThe Master of Laketown
Ken StottBalin

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In the United States, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is available to stream on HBO Max. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.