A film like something from another world (picture)

Powerful action, sensational technology, brilliant stars, a masterpiece (Spiegel Online)

Bilbo Baggins with wizard Gandolf and 13 dwarves on their epic mission to reclaim the lost dwarf kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug.

On their journey, they cross the wilderness, a highly dangerous landscape populated by orcs, deadly wargs, and the sinister necromancers.

In the process, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers what unexpected wit and courage he possesses, but also comes into possession of a "treasure" – a ring.

This ring is so inextricably linked to the fate of Middle-earth that Bilbo cannot even imagine.

Rated 12+

Playing time: 163 minutes