The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
A desperate battle for a mountain of gold rages as ancient races unite against encroaching darkness.
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.
How intense is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is mildly scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies feels like
- Tone
- epicsuspenseful
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies for you?
Is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies scary?
Only a little. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies runs 2h 24m.
Where can I stream The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is streaming on Max.
Does The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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