The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
English · Fantasy / Adventure · 161 min · M
★ 7.6 Solid 14,617 ratings
Released 26 Dec 2013
Page updated 30 Sept 2026
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Audiences love it.
Audience★ 7.6 from 14,617 ratings on TMDB
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is streaming in Australia on MGM Amazon Channel.
What the audience says
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug has pulled the kind of numbers most English films never see. It carries a 7.6/10 on TMDB across 14,617 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.
Should you spend 2h 41m on it?
2h 41m of English fantasy with adventure threaded through. That score holds across 14,617 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 7.6/10 across 14,617 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you'd rather not do the world-building work
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 41m — long |
| Watch with family? | M · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Fantasy / Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Peter Jackson
Cast
Gandalf the Grey
Martin Freeman
Bilbo Baggins
Richard Armitage
Thorin Oakenshield
Benedict Cumberbatch
Smaug / Sauron
Legolas
Evangeline Lilly
Tauriel
Where to watch in Australia
MGM Amazon Channel
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
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Frequently asked
Is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 7.6/10 on audience ratings. 2h 41m of English fantasy with adventure threaded through. That score holds across 14,617 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Where can I watch The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?
You can stream The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug in Australia on MGM Amazon Channel.
When is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug coming to streaming?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is already streaming in Australia on MGM Amazon Channel.
Is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug family friendly?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is rated M. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug in?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is an English film (Fantasy / Adventure).
