The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
A company of dwarves, a hobbit, and a wizard continue their epic, suspenseful quest for stolen gold.
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.
How intense is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug feels like
- Tone
- epicsuspensefulwhimsical
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily night
Where to stream The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug for you?
Is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug scary?
Only a little. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug runs 2h 41m.
Where can I stream The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is streaming on Max.
Does The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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