The Hobbit

Name: The Hobbit
Director: Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Genre: Family, Fantasy, Animation, Adventure, TV Movie
Released: 1977
Duration: 1 h 17 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Orson Bean, John Huston, Hans Conried, Richard Boone, Theodore Gottlieb

The greatest adventure is what lies ahead...

19771h 17m6.6(370 votes)

FamilyFantasyAnimationAdventureTV Movie

Synopsis

The story follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, a diminutive creative who resides in a place called Middle-Earth before he is compelled to go on a quest to find a treasure buried deep in the heart of the Lonely Mountain.

The Hobbit (1977) is a family, fantasy, animation, adventure, and tv movie film directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr.. It stars Orson Bean, John Huston, and Hans Conried. The film runs for 1 hour 17 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 370 votes.

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Director

Arthur Rankin, Jr.

Cast

Orson Bean

Bilbo Baggins (voice)

John Huston

Gandalf the Grey (voice)

Hans Conried

Thorin (voice)

Richard Boone

Smaug (voice)

Theodore Gottlieb

Gollum (voice)

Otto Preminger

Elvenking (voice)

Cyril Ritchard

Elrond (voice)

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hobbit

Where can I watch The Hobbit?

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Who stars in The Hobbit?

The Hobbit stars Orson Bean, John Huston, Hans Conried, and Richard Boone, and was directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr..

How long is The Hobbit?

The Hobbit has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes.

When did The Hobbit come out?

The Hobbit was released in 1977.

What genre is The Hobbit?

The Hobbit is a family, fantasy, animation, adventure, and tv movie film.

Is The Hobbit worth watching?

The Hobbit holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.