The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is streaming in the UK on MGM Plus Amazon Channel.
The verdict
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 14,600 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. At 161 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In the UK you can stream it on MGM Plus Amazon Channel.
Should you spend 2h 41m on it?
2h 41m of English fantasy with adventure threaded through, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 14,600 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 7.6/10 across 14,600 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? | 12A · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Fantasy / Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Peter Jackson
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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