The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies(2014)
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Overview
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.
Director
Peter Jackson
Studio
New Line Cinema
Budget
$250M
Revenue
$956M
Cast
Ian McKellen
as Gandalf the Grey
Martin Freeman
as Bilbo Baggins
Richard Armitage
as Thorin Oakenshield
Orlando Bloom
as Legolas
Evangeline Lilly
as Tauriel
Luke Evans
as Bard
Lee Pace
as King Thranduil
Benedict Cumberbatch
as Smaug / Sauron (voice)
Ken Stott
as Balin
Aidan Turner
as Kili
Dean O'Gorman
as Fili
Billy Connolly
as Dain Ironfoot
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2014
Runtime
2h 24m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$250M
Box Office
$956M
Production Companies
New Line Cinema • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer • WingNut Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
Who directed The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?▼
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies was directed by Peter Jackson and released in 2014. It is a action, adventure, fantasy film.
How long is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?▼
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies has a runtime of 2 hours and 24 minutes (144 minutes total).
Who stars in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?▼
The cast of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies includes Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey, Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield, Orlando Bloom as Legolas, Evangeline Lilly as Tauriel and more.
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