Film

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 2013

Directed by Peter Jackson

  • Fantasy, Adventure, Action
  • 161 min
  • PG-13

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

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.

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