
The Hobbit
1977, Animation/Fantasy, 1h 18m
16 Reviews 50,000+ RatingsYou might also like
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Cast & Crew
Bilbo Baggins
Voice
Gandalf the Grey
Voice
Elvenking
Voice
Elrond
Voice
Gollum
Voice
Bombur
Voice
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Critic Reviews for The Hobbit
All Critics (16) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (11) | Rotten (5)
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Rankin-Bass bring their typically serviceable animation, strong voicework, and corny folk ballads to The Hobbit worthwhile for kids and not too bad for parents.
January 30, 2004 | Rating: C+ | Full Review… -
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December 24, 2002 | Rating: 3/5 -
For a made for TV movie from the 70's I was impressed.
April 18, 2019 | Rating: 6/10 | Full Review… -
There is something undeniably fun about this kind of crisp, unfussy fantasy storytelling.
November 24, 2012 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review… -
Cartoon adaptation of famous book is a great intro for kids.
December 15, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
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August 17, 2005 | Rating: 2/5
Audience Reviews for The Hobbit
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Jul 13, 2012"The greatest adventure is what lies ahead..." The Hobbit is a wonderful animated feature from Rankin/Bass based on the work of J.R.R. Tolkien. The story follows a Hobbit named Bilbo Baggins who is recruited to embark upon a quest to help a group of dwarves reclaim their home from a dragon. The animation is fairly good for its time, and has a strong level of detail and depth. Additionally, the music is especially impressive; including Glenn Yarbrough's theme song "The Greatest Adventure." And, the voice work is quite good and very distinct. Unfortunately the story has been condensed significantly for this format, but the essence and style of Tolkien's work is still here. The Hobbit is a fun and exciting family film full of adventure.Dann M Super Reviewer
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Sep 10, 2009It's a pretty decent 70's made-for-TV animation. With only 77 minutes it ha enough entertainment value, but obviously cuts out a LOT of stuff from the book. One scene is completely narrated over to save time. The dwarfs are just background as opposed to characters, they walk about but don't say much. The thing I loved most was the character designs. I really liked the goblins and Gollum's amphibian look was interesting. It's a good try and I was pleased with the parts they did, rather than being distracted by the bits they cut.Luke B Super Reviewer
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Jul 23, 2008This movie always creeps me out. Frodo looks like an old, weird, genderless midget. I don't like the animation and the music really gets on my nerves.Sunil J Super Reviewer
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Jun 06, 2008My first intorduction to the world of Tolkein as a child. Not bad way to start at all.John M Super Reviewer
The Hobbit Quotes
Smaug: | I am Smaug! I kill what I wish! I am strong, strong, STRONG! My armour is like templed shields, my teeth are like swords, my claws spears! A shock of my tail, a thunderbolt! My wings, a hurricane! And my breath... DEATH! (breathes fire) |
Smaug: | I am Smaug! I kill what I wish! I am strong, strong, STRONG! My armour is like templed shields, my teeth are like swords, my claws spears! A shock of my tail, a thunderbolt! My wings, a hurricane! And my breath... DEATH! [breathes fire] |
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