J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit (1967) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit (1967) in the UK

J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit (1967) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

This short film is the first film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 1937 novel, The Hobbit. The film is a considered an "ashcan copy" as it was made quickly and cheaply by the producer to keep the rights to to the material.

  • Film
  • 1967
  • 12 min
  • ★ 5.5/10 TMDB
  • Animation
  • Fantasy
  • Adventure

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The HOBBIT 1966

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DirectorGene Deitch
WriterGene Deitch

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