The Hobbit

1h 17m · 1977 · Directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass · 3.3 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Hobbit (1977) runs 1h 17m, directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

The story follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, a diminutive creative who resides in a place called Middle-Earth before he is compelled to go on a quest to find a treasure buried deep in the heart of the Lonely Mountain.

Genres: Fantasy, Family, Animation, Adventure, TV Movie

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)