Director: Peter Jackson Writer: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro, J.R.R. Tolkien Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen Released: December 26, 2012 Rating: Runtime: 166 minutes Websites: Story: The adventure follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands. Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of guile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum's precious ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities... A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know. Cast: Ian McKellen Gandalf Martin Freeman Bilbo Richard Armitage Thorin Ken Stott Balin Graham McTavish Dwalin William Kircher Bifur / Tom Troll James Nesbitt Bofur Stephen Hunter Bombur Dean O'Gorman Fili Aidan Turner Kili John Callen Oin Peter Hambleton Gloin / William Troll Jed Brophy Nor Mark Hadlow Dori / Bert Troll Adam Brown Ori