USA / New Zealand,
2014, 144 min
(Special edition: 164 min)
Directed by:
Peter JacksonCinematography:
Andrew LesnieComposer:
Howard ShoreCast:
Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Luke Evans, Evangeline Lilly, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving, Cate Blanchett, Christopher Lee (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
The Dwarves of Erebor have reclaimed the vast wealth of their homeland, but now must face the consequences of having unleashed the terrifying Dragon, Smaug, upon the defenseless men, women and children of Lake-town. As darkness converges on their escalating conflict, the races of Dwarves, Elves and Men must decide—unite or be destroyed. Bilbo finds himself fighting for his life and the lives of his friends as five great armies go to war. (Roadshow Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2015 - Best Sound Editing
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2015 - Best Special Visual Effects
Critics Choice Awards
- 2015 - Best Hair and Makeup
- 2015 - Best Visual Effects
The Saturn Awards
- 2016 - Best DVD or Blu-ray Special Edition Release
- 2015 - Best Fantasy Film
- 2015 - Richard Armitage (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2015 - Fran Walsh, Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens (Best Writing)
- 2015 - Evangeline Lilly (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2015 - Howard Shore (Best Music)
- 2015 - Gino Acevedo, Peter 'Swords' King, Rick Findlater (Best Make-Up)
- 2015 - David Clayton, Eric Saindon, Joe Letteri, R. Christopher White (Best Special / Visual Effects)