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SpecialEarlier animated adaptations (1977–1980)Animated
The Hobbit (1977)
27 Nov 1977 · 1h 18m
Rankin/Bass's animated television special compresses Bilbo's whole adventure into an evening, with a song-filled script and animation by the Japanese studio Topcraft.
First aired on NBC. Runtime is the programme itself; some listings give the 90-minute broadcast slot.
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Where The Hobbit (1977) fits
SectionEarlier animated adaptations (1977–1980)
Release order#1 of 14, the first one
Chronological order#12, after The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and before The Lord of the Rings (1978)
Timeline noteA separate continuity from the Jackson films, listed after them as an optional extra; within the 1970s–80s animated set it comes first.
Where to watch (UK)Varies by region
Counts towards progressNo: optional 1970s–80s animated adaptations
Watch time1h 18m
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Around it in release order
- 1The Hobbit (1977)1977
- 2The Lord of the Rings (1978)1978
- 3The Return of the King (1980)1980
- 4The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring2001