Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - Parent Guide
This PG-13 adventure follows a hobbit on an epic quest filled with battle scenes and creature encounters. While language and sexual content are minimal, the strong violence—including sword fights and monster attacks—may be intense for younger children. Best suited for ages 10+, depending on your child's sensitivity to action and scary scenes.
About this movie
Genre
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Synopsis
Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.
Cast
Martin Freeman
Bilbo Baggins
Ian McKellen
Gandalf the Grey
Richard Armitage
Thorin Oakenshield
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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