What is the Metascore for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug has a Metascore of 66 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is available on HBO Max. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug streaming in?

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug streams on MGM+ in India; Catchplay in Indonesia; U-NEXT in Japan; TV+, HBO Max in Turkey; Netflix, MGM+ in the United Kingdom; HBO Max in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Review (2013) — 72% Celluloid Score

Item: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Rating: 3
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Peter Jackson · 2013 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) earns a 72% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (85%) responded more warmly than critics (74%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

72%

Celluloid Score Recommended

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74% Editorial Rating

85% Audience snapshot · excluded

66 Metascore

★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.4

7.8 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 41m
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
Streaming: HBO Max
Country: New Zealand
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

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Where to watch

HBO Max

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Where to watch The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug by country

Country	Streaming on
India	MGM+
Indonesia	Catchplay
Japan	U-NEXT
Turkey	TV+, HBO Max
United Kingdom	Netflix, MGM+
United States	HBO Max

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (74/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (85%).
Metascore is generally favorable (66/100).
Celluloid Score 72% 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: The Desolation of Smaug worth watching?

Yes — The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug earns a 72% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Audiences (85%) responded more warmly than critics (74%).

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.

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