Arts & Entertainment

'The Hobbit’: Trailer, Show Times, Ticket Information

Before the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, there was another Unexpected Journey. Find Manchester showtimes and ticket information for J.R.R. Tolkien's classic on the big screen, which premieres at midnight.

Before Frodo and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, there was another epic tale from Middle Earth. "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" opens Dec. 14 and it's not too soon to figure out when you'll watch.

According to IMDB.com, the movie follows the story of "a curious Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, (who) journeys to the Lonely Mountain with a vigorous group of Dwarves to reclaim a treasure stolen from them by the dragon Smaug."

The fantasy film based in a land of elves, wizards and hobbits starts just after midnight on Dec. 14. It debuts in 3D and 2D at Manchester's Rave Motion Pictures Buckland Hills 18 at 12:01 a.m. Friday. 

Find out what's happening in Manchesterwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Tickets can be purchased on the show's website from Fandango for $13.50 for the 3D show and $10.25 for the regular show.

Regular showtimes start Friday, Dec. 14.

Find out what's happening in Manchesterwith free, real-time updates from Patch.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here