Movie · 2013
Is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is based on the book The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien (1937).
The movie was released in 2013.
The book behind The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit
by J. R. R. Tolkien · first published 1937 · juvenile fantasy, young adult fiction, fairy tale
1937 fantasy novel by J. R. R. Tolkien.
Other adaptations of The Hobbit
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (film, 2012)
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (film, 2014)
- The Hobbit (film, 1977)
Common questions
Is The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug based on a book?
Yes. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is based on the book The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien (1937).
Who wrote the book The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is based on?
The Hobbit was written by J. R. R. Tolkien and first published in 1937.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Hobbit before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of J. R. R. Tolkien's books
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (film, 2001)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (film, 2003)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (film, 2002)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (TV, 2022)
- The Lord of the Rings (film, 1978)
- The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (film, 2024)