# The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug-2013/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 74% |
| Critic Score | 74% |
| Audience Score | 85% |
| Metascore | 66/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.8/10 |
| Director | Peter Jackson |
| Genres | Fantasy, Adventure, Action |
| Runtime | 161 min |

## Quick answer

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) earns a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The strongest Hobbit chapter — barrel chases, Laketown intrigue, and Benedict Cumberbatch’s Smaug turn the middle act in Metascore 66/100. Directed by Peter Jackson.

## Critics consensus

The strongest Hobbit chapter — barrel chases, Laketown intrigue, and Benedict Cumberbatch’s Smaug turn the middle act into real pulp fantasy.

## 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

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

## 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 Desolation of Smaug worth watching?**
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug holds a 74% Celluloid Score. The strongest Hobbit chapter — barrel chases, Laketown intrigue, and Benedict Cumberbatch’s Smaug turn the middle act into real pulp fantasy.

**What is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug about?**
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.

**Who directed The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?**
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) was directed by Peter Jackson.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?**
74% — the average of five public sources: critics 74%, audience 85%, Metascore 66/100, Letterboxd 3.4/5, and IMDb 7.8/10.

**Where can I watch The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?**
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 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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