Tensions rise between Men, Elves, and Dwarves. A greater threat emerges as Sauron sends Orcs to take Erebor. The races must decide whether to continue their feuds or unite against the rising darkness in a battle. The film has an ensemble cast, many reprising their roles: Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield Evangeline Lilly as Tauriel Lee Pace as Thranduil Luke Evans as Bard the Bowman Benedict Cumberbatch as the voice of Smaug/Sauron
The final installment of Peter Jackson's epic prequel trilogy, , serves as the definitive bridge to the legendary Lord of the Rings films. This 2014 cinematic spectacle concludes the journey of Bilbo Baggins and the Company of Dwarves with a massive, high-stakes conflict at the Lonely Mountain. Plot Overview: The Final Stand for Erebor
The story starts after The Desolation of Smaug . The dragon Smaug attacks Lake-town. After the dragon is defeated, Thorin Oakenshield refuses to keep his promises to the people of Lake-town or the Elves. the hobbit 3 filmyhit new
This was the last live-action film released during the lifetimes of (Old Bilbo) and Christopher Lee (Saruman). Critical Reception and Production Insights
The film is often available on services like Max or via a Prime Video subscription. Tensions rise between Men, Elves, and Dwarves
At 144 minutes, it is the shortest of the Middle-earth films, but some critics felt the story was stretched too thin.
You can rent or buy the theatrical or Extended Edition (with 20 minutes of extra footage and an R-rating for violence) on Apple TV and Movies Anywhere . The film has an ensemble cast, many reprising
The Battle of the Five Armies made over , but reviews were mixed compared to the original trilogy.