"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" tells the tale of Bilbo Baggins, a bored hobbit, who embarks on an adventurous journey when he agrees to join a group of dwarves and the wizard Gandalf in reclaiming a valuable stronghold from the clutches of a fearsome dragon. Throughout this journey, Bilbo confronts danger, explores unfamiliar lands, and discovers a courage within himself that he never knew existed.