If you loved
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien · Book · 1937
What hooked you in The Hobbit was the way a reluctant hero finds their courage while navigating a vast, perilous world.
Start with the source
Adaptation
The Hobbit
Arthur Rankin, Jr. · Film · 1977
Adaptation
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Peter Jackson · Film · 2012
Adaptation
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Peter Jackson · Film · 2013
Films on the same thread
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Peter Jackson · Film · 2001
Shares 2 threads with The Hobbit: Friendship, Courage.
If you loved The Hobbit, you will appreciate how this film expands the journey of a reluctant hobbit into an epic tale centered on friendship and the burden of responsibility.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Peter Jackson · Film · 2002
Explores: Good vs Evil, The Corruption of Power, Hope in Darkness.
Fans of The Hobbit will recognize the same spirit of endurance as Frodo and his companions push through darkness to overcome a great evil that threatens their entire world.
The Wizard of Oz
Victor Fleming · Film · 1939
Shares 2 threads with The Hobbit: Self-discovery, Friendship.
Like Bilbo in The Hobbit, Dorothy leaves her comfortable home to find her own resourcefulness while traveling with a band of unique friends toward a mysterious, powerful wizard.
Series on the same thread
Game of Thrones
David Benioff · Series · 2011
Shares a thread with The Hobbit: High Fantasy.
While darker than The Hobbit, this series captures the same sense of high fantasy stakes where noble houses face an ancient, encroaching evil that threatens the balance of power.
Hunter x Hunter
Series · 2011
Shares 2 threads with The Hobbit: self-discovery, friendship.
Much like Bilbo’s unexpected growth in The Hobbit, this story follows a young protagonist who must overcome his own limitations to succeed on a grand, dangerous adventure of self-discovery.
House of the Dragon
George R. R. Martin · Series · 2022
Shares a thread with The Hobbit: High Fantasy.
Readers who enjoyed the dragon-guarded gold and high stakes of The Hobbit will be drawn to this exploration of dynastic power, greed, and the inevitable downfall of great empires.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Patrick McKay · Series · 2022
Shares a thread with The Hobbit: high fantasy.
If you loved the world-building of The Hobbit, you will enjoy this epic saga that follows an ensemble cast confronting a re-emerging evil across the majestic landscapes of Middle-earth.
Podcasts on the same thread
Acquired
Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal · Podcast · 2026
Explores: entrepreneurial growth, market disruption, strategic decision-making.
While different in tone from The Hobbit, you will find the same focus on strategic decision-making and the pursuit of great ventures that drive the heroes of Tolkien’s work.
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
This podcast captures the same sense of camaraderie and high adventure found in The Hobbit, offering a playful, improvised take on the classic quest structure and group-focused fantasy storytelling.
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Common questions
What order should I watch the movies related to The Hobbit?
The film adaptations include the 1977 version of The Hobbit, followed by the modern trilogy starting with The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and continuing with The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. These films depict the journey of Bilbo Baggins and the company of dwarves.
Is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey a faithful adaptation of the book?
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is the first installment of a film trilogy based on the 1937 book The Hobbit. It covers the initial stages of the quest undertaken by Bilbo Baggins and the company of dwarves as they encounter various creatures and begin their search for gold.
How long is the journey of Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit?
In the book The Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins travels with a company of dwarves to recover gold guarded by the dragon Smaug. The narrative follows their perilous quest through encounters with trolls, goblins, elves, and giant spiders, documenting the resourcefulness of the hobbit throughout the adventure.
Should I watch The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug after reading the book?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is a film adaptation that continues the story from the book The Hobbit. It depicts the company of dwarves and Bilbo Baggins as they proceed with their quest, eventually leading to their direct encounters and conversations with the dragon Smaug.