# The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug-2013/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 72% |
| Editorial Rating | 74/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 85% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 66/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.8/10 |
| Director | Peter Jackson |
| Genres | Fantasy, Adventure, Action |
| Runtime | 161 min |

## Quick answer

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) earns a 72% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The strongest Hobbit chapter — barrel chases, Laketown intrigue, and Benedict Cumberbatch’s Smaug turn the middle act in Metascore 66/100. Directed by Peter Jackson.

## Celluloid verdict

The strongest Hobbit chapter — barrel chases, Laketown intrigue, and Benedict Cumberbatch’s Smaug turn the middle act into real pulp fantasy.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly, Lee Pace, Luke Evans, Benedict Cumberbatch, Andy Serkis, Cate Blanchett, Stephen Fry, Ken Stott

## Where to watch

Global: HBO Max
the United States: HBO Max
the United Kingdom: Netflix, MGM+
Indonesia: Catchplay
India: MGM+
Turkey: TV+, HBO Max
Japan: U-NEXT

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug worth watching?**
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug holds a 72% Celluloid Score. The strongest Hobbit chapter — barrel chases, Laketown intrigue, and Benedict Cumberbatch’s Smaug turn the middle act into real pulp fantasy.

**What is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug about?**
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.

**Who directed The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?**
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) was directed by Peter Jackson.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?**
72% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (74/100), Metascore (66/100), Letterboxd (3.4/5), and IMDb (7.8/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?**
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is streaming on HBO Max; on HBO Max in the United States; on Netflix, MGM+ in the United Kingdom; on Catchplay in Indonesia; on MGM+ in India; on TV+, HBO Max in Turkey; on U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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