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The Hobbit

The Hobbit

A reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of Dwarves to reclaim their mountain home, and the gold within it from the dragon Smaug.

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IP Overview & Key Facts

IP Key Facts

Essential information and quick stats.
Full Name
The Hobbit
Also Known As
There and Back Again
Format
Movie Trilogy / Novel
Release Year
2012
Current Status
Released
Country of Origin
New Zealand / United States
Creator
J.R.R. Tolkien (Book), Peter Jackson (Films)
Original Work
Movie
Genre
fantasy, adventure, classic, prequel, middle-earth

Story, World & Core Themes

Explore the narrative, setting, and ideas that shape The Hobbit.
Story
High-level synopsis and narrative focus.
Bilbo Baggins, a respectable hobbit, is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Along with the wizard Gandalf and thirteen dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield, Bilbo must face trolls, goblins, and his own fears.
World
Setting, cultures, and distinctive elements.
Middle-earth (Third Age). A vast fantasy world inhabited by Elves, Dwarves, Hobbits, Men, and Orcs.


The Shire, Rivendell, Mirkwood, Lake-town, Erebor
Themes
Core ideas and recurring motifs.
Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.
Greed: The corrupting influence of gold (Dragon-sickness).
Home: The appreciation of a simple life after facing the wider world.

Cultural Impact Timeline

High-level milestones showing The Hobbit's global influence.
1937
J.R.R. Tolkien publishes 'The Hobbit'
1977
Rankin/Bass animated adaptation is released
2012
Peter Jackson's 'An Unexpected Journey' premieres
2014
The film trilogy concludes

Key Characters

Meet representative characters from The Hobbit.
Bilbo Baggins
β€œI'm going on an adventure!”
A comfort-loving hobbit who discovers courage he never knew he had.View Profile
Gandalf the Grey
β€œThe world is not in your books and maps, it's out there.”
A wise and powerful wizard who orchestrates the quest to reclaim Erebor.View Profile
Thorin Oakenshield
β€œI have the only right.”
The proud and noble leader of the Company of Dwarves, obsessed with reclaiming his homeland.View Profile
Smaug
β€œI am fire. I am death.”
The greatest calamity of the age, a greedy and powerful fire-drake.View Profile
Bard the Bowman
β€œThe dragon is coming!”
A skilled archer from Lake-town and descendant of the lords of Dale.View Profile
Thranduil
β€œDo not talk to me of dragon fire! I know its wrath and ruin.”
The majestic and isolationist King of the Woodland Realm.View Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the order of the movies?β–Ό
The trilogy consists of 'An Unexpected Journey' (2012), 'The Desolation of Smaug' (2013), and 'The Battle of the Five Armies' (2014).
How did Bilbo get the Ring?β–Ό
Bilbo found the One Ring in Gollum's cave deep within the Misty Mountains during a riddle game.
Who is Smaug?β–Ό
Smaug is a fearsome fire-drake from the North who destroyed Dale and captured the Lonely Mountain (Erebor) for its treasure.
Why are there three movies for one book?β–Ό
Peter Jackson expanded the story using appendices from 'The Lord of the Rings' to bridge the gap between the two stories and flesh out the world.
Who is Tauriel?β–Ό
Tauriel is an elf captain created specifically for the films to add a female character and a romantic subplot; she does not appear in the book.
What is the Arkenstone?β–Ό
The 'Heart of the Mountain', a magnificent white gem that represents the divine right of the King under the Mountain to rule.
Who is Azog the Defiler?β–Ό
A pale orc chieftain who holds a personal vendetta against Thorin Oakenshield; in the book, he died long before, but in the films, he is a primary antagonist.
What is Sting?β–Ό
Sting is the Elven dagger Bilbo finds in a troll hoard; it glows blue when Orcs or Goblins are near.
Did Legolas appear in the book?β–Ό
No, Legolas does not appear in 'The Hobbit' book, though his father Thranduil (the Elvenking) plays a major role.
How does it connect to Lord of the Rings?β–Ό
It sets the stage by introducing the Ring, Gandalf's involvement with Hobbits, and the rise of darkness (Sauron/The Necromancer) in Dol Guldur.

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