The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
English and Sindarin adventure film directed by Peter Jackson
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 2h 24m 144 min
- Released
- 17 December 2014
- Languages
- Black Speech, English, Khuzdûl, Quenya, Sindarin
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies has a runtime of 2 hours 24 minutes (144 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 17 December 2014. It is directed by Peter Jackson and stars Adam Brown, Aidan Turner and Benedict Cumberbatch.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Peter Jackson
- Cast
- Adam Brown, Aidan Turner, Benedict Cumberbatch, Bret McKenzie, Christopher Lee, Dean O'Gorman, Graham McTavish, Ian Holm, James Nesbitt, Jed Brophy, John Callen, Ken Stott
- Cinematography
- Andrew Lesnie
- Editing
- Jabez Olssen
- Music
- Howard Shore
- Written by
- Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Guillermo del Toro
- Produced by
- Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Mark Ordesky, Carolynne Cunningham
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, New Line Cinema, WingNut Films
- Distribution
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, Fórum Hungary, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $250 million
- Box office
- $956.02 million
- Award
- Saturn Award for Best Fantasy Film
- Based on
- The Hobbit
- Set in
- Middle-earth
- Filmed in
- New Zealand
- Country
- New Zealand, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 17 December 2014
- First shown
- 1 December 2014 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies has a runtime of 2 hours 24 minutes, or 144 min.
When did The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies release?
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies released on 17 December 2014.
Who directed The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is directed by Peter Jackson.
Who is in the cast of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?
The cast of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies includes Adam Brown, Aidan Turner, Benedict Cumberbatch, Bret McKenzie, Christopher Lee and Dean O'Gorman.
Where can I watch The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies online?
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies streams on Netflix.
How much did The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies earn at the box office?
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies grossed $956.02 million on a budget of $250 million.
What is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies rated in the US?
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies based on a true story or a book?
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is based on The Hobbit.
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