How does The Hobbit end?

In the final act ("War and Reconciliation"): Smaug's death triggers a conflict over the treasure, leading Thorin to declare war. A massive battle erupts, but ultimately ends with Thorin forgiving Bilbo before his death, allowing the hobbit to return home with his payment.

The Hobbit (1977) — AI Story Visualization

Name: The Hobbit
Genre: adventure, animation, family, fantasy, tv-movie
Released: 1977
Rating: 6.6

Plot Analysis Summary

A timid hobbit joins a dwarf company to reclaim stolen treasure from a dragon, discovering a magical ring along the way.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

The Unlikely Fellowship

Perils of the Wild

The Ring and the River

The Dragon's Hoard

War and Reconciliation

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.

Directed by

Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass

Key Cast

Orson Bean — Bilbo Baggins (voice)
John Huston — Gandalf the Grey (voice)
Hans Conried — Thorin (voice)
Richard Boone — Smaug (voice)
Theodore Gottlieb — Gollum (voice)

Rating: 6.6/10 (367 votes)