
J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
Directed by Gene Deitch
Produced by Rembrandt Films
A modest animated adaptation of Tolkien's classic adventure tale, balancing whimsy and peril across a hero's journey through a fantastical world.
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.
Questions people ask
Is J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.
Is J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Does J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.
Is J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































