The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Directed by Peter Jackson · 2014 ·
Is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies worth watching?
Yes. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) earns a 64% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (74%) responded more warmly than critics (59%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as दि हॉबिट: अंतिम अध्याय El Hobbit 3: La Batalla de Los Cinco Ejércitos El hobbit: La batalla de los cinco ejércitos Le Hobbit : La Bataille des cinq armées Der Hobbit - Die Schlacht der fünf Heere O Hobbit: A Batalha dos Cinco Exércitos ホビット 決戦のゆくえ 호빗: 다섯 군대 전투
Warner Bros. / New Line Cinema Where to watch
- HBO Max
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Prime Video |
| Indonesia | Prime Video, Catchplay |
| Japan | Prime Video, U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | Prime Video |
| Nigeria | Prime Video |
| Philippines | Prime Video |
| South Africa | Prime Video |
| Thailand | Prime Video |
| Turkey | Prime Video, TV+, HBO Max |
| United Arab Emirates | Prime Video |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video |
| United States | HBO Max |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (59/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (74%).
- Celluloid Score 64% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- 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: The Battle of the Five Armies worth watching?
Yes — The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies earns a 64% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (2/5).
Celluloid verdict
A CGI-heavy siege finale that closes the prequel trilogy with war spectacle — uneven, but the Erebor climax delivers franchise scale.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Audiences (74%) responded more warmly than critics (59%).
What is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies about?
Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands.
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Critic Reviews
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Review: Hollow War
★★☆☆☆
The Battle of the Five Armies ends Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy with one long digital siege, and Thorin's gold-fever aside, there is little heart left under the noise.
Mostly no. Watch it only if you have seen the first two Hobbit films and want to close the story; everyone else can skip this effects-heavy finale.
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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies: frequently asked questions
Is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies worth watching?
Yes. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) has a Celluloid Score of 64%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?
In the United States, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies streams on HBO Max with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video in India; Prime Video, Catchplay in Indonesia; Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; Prime Video in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
What is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies rated?
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, M in Australia, PG in Canada and 12 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is directed by Peter Jackson and stars Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly.
What is the Metascore for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?
Metacritic's Metascore for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is 59 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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