The Hobbit: The Classic Fantasy Novel and Prelude to The Lord of the Rings 

Sauron has returned—watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 on Prime Video. Begin the journey through Middle-earth with J.R.R. Tolkien’s timeless classic The Hobbit, the beloved prelude to The Lord of the Rings. Celebrated as “a magnificent adventure... filled with suspense and quiet humor” by The New York Times, this enduring tale follows Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving hobbit whose quiet life is upended when Gandalf and a band of dwarves recruit him for a daring quest to reclaim treasure from Smaug the Magnificent. Along the way, Bilbo encounters trolls, elves, goblins, a mysterious magic ring, and the unforgettable Gollum in a story that blends myth, courage, and adventure.