Question 1

What age is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) best from about age 12. The dwarves, Bilbo, and Gandalf continue their quest to reclaim their stolen gold from the dragon Smaug. Their journey takes them through Mirkwood Forest and Laketown, encountering dangerous creatures and unexpected allies along the way. Bilbo

Question 2

What is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug rated?

Accepted Answer

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) is rated PG-13. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?

Accepted Answer

Intense battle scenes with mythical creatures; Large, menacing dragon creates peril; Characters drink and smoke in taverns. Violence is notable, language is none to speak of, scary moments are notable, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?

Accepted Answer

Courage in the face of fear; Loyalty to friends and a cause; Perseverance through adversity.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?

Accepted Answer

The corrupting influence of greed and power; The importance of trust and honesty; Different cultures and their ways of life.

Question 6

Where can I watch The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?

Accepted Answer

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) is available on Netflix, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

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