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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

Movie169 minRated PG-13

IMDb7.8/ 10

Where to watch The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in Australia

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (subscription) and Netflix (subscription). You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99.

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Availability checked 4 November 2026. Streaming availability data from JustWatch.

About The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

At the urging of the wizard Gandalf, unassuming hobbit Bilbo Baggins joins 13 dwarves on a perilous quest to reclaim the kingdom of Erebor and gains possession of the powerful One Ring.

Year
2012
Genres
Fantasy, Adventure
Runtime
169 min
Rated
PG-13
Director
Peter Jackson

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Director
Peter Jackson
Screenplay
Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh
Novel
J. R. R. Tolkien
Producer
Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson, Zane Weiner, Carolynne Cunningham
Original Music Composer
Howard Shore
Director of Photography
Andrew Lesnie

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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Is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on Netflix in Australia?

Yes, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is on Netflix in Australia (subscription). It was added to Netflix on 1 November 2026.

Can I watch The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey for free in Australia?

No, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is not on a free service in Australia right now. You can stream it on Prime Video and Netflix and rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99.

Can I rent or buy The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $4.99).