The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Directed by Peter Jackson · 2012 ·
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) earns a 66% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (83%) responded more warmly than critics (64%).
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Warner Bros. / New Line Cinema Where to watch
- HBO Max
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Where to watch The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | MGM+ |
| Indonesia | Catchplay |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT |
| Turkey | TV+, HBO Max |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, MGM+ |
| United States | HBO Max |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (64/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (83%).
- Celluloid Score 66% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
- Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey worth watching?
Yes — The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey earns a 66% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Jackson’s return to Middle-earth opens soft — longer and lighter than Fellowship, but still a grand gateway into Bilbo’s adventure.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Audiences (83%) responded more warmly than critics (64%).
What is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey about?
Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.
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Critic Reviews
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Review
★★★☆☆
Jackson’s return to Middle-earth opens soft — longer and lighter than Fellowship, but still a grand gateway into Bilbo’s adventure.
Jackson’s return to Middle-earth opens soft.
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