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The Hobbit (1977) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The Hobbit at a Glance
The Hobbit is a 1977 family, fantasy, animation, adventure and TV movie film directed by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass, starring Orson Bean, John Huston and Hans Conried. It is 1 hour 17 minutes long and premiered on November 27, 1977. The Hobbit is rated 6.6/10 by TMDB users across 382 votes and is rated PG in the United States.
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Storyline & 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.
Where “The Hobbit” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog

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)

Paul Frees
Bombur/Troll #1 (voice)
Don Messick
Balin/Troll #3/Goblin/Lord of the Eagles (voice)

John Stephenson
Dori/Great Goblin/Bard (voice)
Jack DeLeon
Dwalin / Fíli / Kíli / Óin / Glóin / Ori / Nori / Bifur (voice)

Glenn Yarbrough
The Balladeer (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions About The Hobbit
When was The Hobbit released?
The Hobbit was released on November 27, 1977.
What is the runtime of The Hobbit?
The Hobbit has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).
Who stars in The Hobbit?
The Hobbit stars Orson Bean as Bilbo Baggins (voice), John Huston as Gandalf the Grey (voice), Hans Conried as Thorin (voice) and Richard Boone as Smaug (voice). The cast also includes Theodore Gottlieb, Otto Preminger, Cyril Ritchard and Paul Frees.
Who directed The Hobbit?
The Hobbit was directed by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass. The screenplay is credited to Romeo Muller.
What genre is The Hobbit?
The Hobbit is listed on TMDB as a mix of family, fantasy, animation, adventure and TV movie.
What is The Hobbit rated?
The Hobbit is rated PG in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.6/10 from 382 votes.
Is The Hobbit part of a movie series?
Yes. On TMDB, The Hobbit belongs to the The Lord of the Rings (Animated) Collection.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Hobbit for free?
You can watch the trailer for The Hobbit, "The Hobbit 1977 trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to The Hobbit?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Hobbit include The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014), The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013), The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), The Princess and the Goblin (1991) and A Tooth Fairy Tale (2025).
Can I stream the full movie of The Hobbit on 123Movies?
No. 123Movies only shows official trailers and title information. Full movies are not hosted or linked on this site.

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