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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

7.320142h 24mMMovieActionAdventureFantasy

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…

DirectorPeter Jackson
WritersGuillermo del Toro·Peter Jackson
ProducersCarolynne Cunningham·Peter Jackson

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MGM Amazon ChannelMGM Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Peter Jackson

IMIan McKellen
Ian McKellen
Gandalf the Grey
MFMartin Freeman
Martin Freeman
Bilbo Baggins
RARichard Armitage
Richard Armitage
Thorin Oakenshield
OBOrlando Bloom
Orlando Bloom
Legolas
ELEvangeline Lilly
Evangeline Lilly
Tauriel
LELuke Evans
Luke Evans
Bard
LPLee Pace
Lee Pace
King Thranduil
BCBenedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch
Smaug / Sauron (voice)
KSKen Stott
Ken Stott
Balin
ATAidan Turner
Aidan Turner
Kili
DODean O'Gorman
Dean O'Gorman
Fili
BCBilly Connolly
Billy Connolly
Dain Ironfoot

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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is streaming on MGM in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies on Netflix?

No, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on MGM.

Is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies on Amazon Prime Video?

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies for free?

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is available on MGM in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is currently the latest film in the Hobbit Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?

Yes — The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) comes before The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies in the Hobbit Collection.

Is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is part of a trilogy, alongside The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) and The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013).

How many movies are in the Hobbit Collection?

There are 3 films in the Hobbit Collection: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014).