# The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-hobbit-the-battle-of-the-five-armies-2014/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 66% |
| Critic Score | 59% |
| Audience Score | 74% |
| Metascore | 59/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.1/5 |
| IMDb | 7.4/10 |
| Director | Peter Jackson |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Runtime | 144 min |

## Quick answer

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) earns a 66% Celluloid Score — Recommended. A CGI-heavy siege finale that closes the prequel trilogy with war spectacle — uneven, but the Erebor climax delivers fra Critics and audiences diverge (59% critic vs 74% audience). Metascore 59/100. Directed by Peter Jackson.

## Critics consensus

A CGI-heavy siege finale that closes the prequel trilogy with war spectacle — uneven, but the Erebor climax delivers franchise scale.

## Synopsis

Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands.

## Cast

Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly, Lee Pace, Luke Evans, Benedict Cumberbatch, Andy Serkis, Cate Blanchett, Ken Stott, Aidan Turner

## Where to watch

Global: HBO Max
the United States: HBO Max
the United Kingdom: HBO Max

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies worth watching?**
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies holds a 66% Celluloid Score. A CGI-heavy siege finale that closes the prequel trilogy with war spectacle — uneven, but the Erebor climax delivers franchise scale.

**What is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies about?**
Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands.

**Who directed The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?**
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) was directed by Peter Jackson.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?**
66% — the average of five public sources: critics 59%, audience 74%, Metascore 59/100, Letterboxd 3.1/5, and IMDb 7.4/10.

**Where can I watch The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?**
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is streaming on HBO Max; on HBO Max in the United States; on HBO Max in the United Kingdom. Availability varies by region.

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