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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

7.320142h 24mPG-13MovieActionAdventureFantasy

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
WritersPeter Jackson·Philippa Boyens
ProducersFran Walsh·Zane Weiner

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Cast · Directed by Peter Jackson

Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen
Gandalf the Grey
Martin Freeman
Martin Freeman
Bilbo Baggins
Richard Armitage
Richard Armitage
Thorin Oakenshield
Orlando Bloom
Orlando Bloom
Legolas
Evangeline Lilly
Evangeline Lilly
Tauriel
Luke Evans
Luke Evans
Bard
Lee Pace
Lee Pace
King Thranduil
Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch
Smaug / Sauron (voice)
Ken Stott
Ken Stott
Balin
Aidan Turner
Aidan Turner
Kili
Dean O'Gorman
Dean O'Gorman
Fili
Billy 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 HBO Max and YouTube TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video 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 United States as of August 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and YouTube TV.

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 United States, 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 HBO Max and YouTube TV in United States, 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).