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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

“Beyond darkness... beyond desolation... lies the greatest danger of all.”

★ 7.6(14,342)20132h 41m

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is streaming on U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Peter Jackson
Release date: 2013-12-11
Runtime: 2h 41m
Language: English
Box office: $958,400,000
Budget: $250,000,000
Status: Released
Country: New Zealand
Studio: New Line Cinema
Part of: The Hobbit Collection

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug — trailer

About The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is a 2013 movie in the Fantasy, Adventure and Action genres, directed by Peter Jackson, starring Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman and Richard Armitage. It has a runtime of 2 hours 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 14,342 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Ian McKellen

Gandalf the Grey

Martin Freeman

Bilbo Baggins

Richard Armitage

Thorin Oakenshield

Benedict Cumberbatch

Smaug / Sauron

Orlando Bloom

Legolas

Evangeline Lilly

Tauriel

Lee Pace

King Thranduil

Luke Evans

Bard / Girion

Stephen Fry

The Master of Laketown

Ken Stott

Balin

James Nesbitt

Bofur

Mikael Persbrandt

Beorn

Themes & keywords

goldlakebased on novel or bookelvesdwarfshapeshiftingmountaingiant spidermelancholysequelbeartrolldragonturns into animalbarrel

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug on U-NEXT. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug on Netflix?+

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT.

How long is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?+

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug has a runtime of 2 hours 41 minutes (161 minutes).

Who stars in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?+

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug stars Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch and Orlando Bloom.

When did The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug come out?+

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is a 2013 movie directed by Peter Jackson.

What genre is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?+

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is Fantasy, Adventure and Action film.

Who directed The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?+

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug was directed by Peter Jackson.