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The Hobbit is an animated 1977 television film directed by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass and produced by Rankin/Bass Productions. It follows the journey of Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who is reluctantly swept into an epic quest to help a group of dwarves reclaim their homeland from the dragon Smaug.
The animated film captures the essence of Tolkien's story and features a distinctive visual style characteristic of Rankin/Bass Productions. While it may not have the same level of visual sophistication as some later adaptations, it has a nostalgic charm for many viewers who grew up watching it.