What's the Difference between The Hobbit the Book and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey the Movie?

Fantasy

The Hobbit

36%
Released: 1937
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

64%
Released: 2012
Director: Peter Jackson
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In the Book In the Movie
Bilbo Baggins
Bilbo Baggins
Portrayed by: Martin Freeman
Thorin Oakenshield
Thorin Oakenshield
Portrayed by: Richard Armitage
Gandalf the Grey Wizard
Gandalf the Grey Wizard
Portrayed by: Ian Mckellen
This Character does not appear.
Azog (pale orc)
Portrayed by: Manu Bennett
This Character does not appear.
legolas
Portrayed by: Orlando Bloom
This Character does not appear.
Gladriel
Portrayed by: idk
wolf-riders
orcs
Portrayed by: many actors
This Character does not appear.
Tauriel
Portrayed by: Evangeline Lilly
This Character does not appear.
Radagast
Portrayed by: Sylvester McCoy
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Book vs Movie
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This Spoils the Ending
In the Book In the Movie
   Bilbo is more than fifty years old. Martin Freeman, who portrays Bilbo, doesn't look that old at all.
   Thorin arrives at Bilbo's along with three other dwarves. He is the last to arrive and is alone. He comes after they have started eating.
   Bilbo tries to sneak out of his home to avoid going on the adventure. He doesn't attempt to leave.
   Bilbo's mother was rumored to be part Fairy. His mother's influence is what gave him his interest in adventure. This is not explained.
   Radagast the Brown is mentioned in passing as one of the five wizards living in Middle Earth. He doesn't take part in the story. He is in the film. He interacts with Gandalf, the dwarves and Bilbo throughout.
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