Movie

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

“From the smallest beginnings come the greatest legends.”

★ 7.4(19,792)20122h 49m

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is streaming on Netflix in Ireland, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Peter Jackson
Release date: 2012-12-12
Runtime: 2h 49m
Language: English
Box office: $1,021,103,568
Budget: $250,000,000
Status: Released
Country: New Zealand
Studio: New Line Cinema
Part of: The Hobbit Collection

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey — trailer

About The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is a 2012 movie in the Adventure, Fantasy and Action genres, directed by Peter Jackson, starring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen and Richard Armitage. It has a runtime of 2 hours 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 19,792 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Martin Freeman

Bilbo Baggins

Ian McKellen

Gandalf the Grey

Richard Armitage

Thorin Oakenshield

James Nesbitt

Bofur

Ken Stott

Balin

Sylvester McCoy

Radagast the Brown

Barry Humphries

The Great Goblin

Dean O'Gorman

Fili

Aidan Turner

Kili

Graham McTavish

Dwalin

Adam Brown

Ori

Peter Hambleton

Gloin / William Troll

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in Ireland?+

In Ireland, you can stream The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on Netflix. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video.

Is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on Netflix?+

Yes — The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is available to stream on Netflix in Ireland.

How long is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?+

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has a runtime of 2 hours 49 minutes (169 minutes).

Who stars in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?+

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey stars Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, James Nesbitt and Ken Stott.

When did The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey come out?+

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is a 2012 movie directed by Peter Jackson.

What genre is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?+

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is Adventure, Fantasy and Action film.

Who directed The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?+

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey was directed by Peter Jackson.