Having reclaimed Erebor and a vast treasure from the dragon Smaug, Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) sacrifices friendship and honor in his search for the Arkenstone, despite Smaug's fiery wrath and Bilbo's (Martin Freeman) desperate attempts to make him see reason. Meanwhile, Sauron sends forth legions of Orcs in a sneak attack upon the Lonely Mountain. As the ultimate fate of Middle Earth hangs in the balance, the races of Men, Elves and Dwarves must decide whether to unite or die.
Initial release: December 1, 2014 (London)
Director: Peter Jackson
Running time: 144 minutes
Prequel: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Music composed by: Howard Shore