Bilbo journeys with Gandalf and dwarves to Erebor. 3D Blu-ray Year 2013 Theatrical Release 2013-12-13 Video Release 2014-04-08 Studio New Line Genre Adventure MPAA Rating PG-13 CARA extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, and frightening images Color Color Runtime 161 Animated Live-Action Full Synopsis The second in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug continues the adventure of the title character Bilbo Baggins Martin Freeman as he journeys with the Wizard Gandalf Ian McKellan and thirteen Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield Richard Armitage on an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. Director Peter Jackson Cast Peter Jackson; Martin Freeman; Ian McKellen; Lee Pace; Ian Holm; Luke Evans; Cate Blanchett; Orlando Bloom; Elijah Wood; Hugo Weaving; Evangeline Lilly