The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is streaming in Japan on Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT.
What the audience says
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey earns its keep as a steady English film that knows its audience. It's sitting at 7.4/10 on TMDB across 20,147 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Should you spend 2h 49m on it?
2h 49m of English adventure, leaning fantasy. With 20,147 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- It sits at 7.4/10 across 20,147 ratings: dependable, not remarkable.
- Skip if
- you want something you can finish before a reasonable bedtime
- Best for
- A night with nothing after it
Story
Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 49m — long |
| Genre | Adventure / Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Peter Jackson
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 7 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Prime Video titles in Japan
Trailer
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