Everyone knows the first Hobbit movie was a big hit, and for us fans a dream come true. But I would like to point one thing out about Thorin. He's a dwarf right? Then why is he the size of a normal man in the movie? He's supposed to be the same size as the others, isn't he? The first time I watched it I said the same thing to my father, and he didn't remember him being that tall either. Is it really just me remembering wrong or am I right?

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"Not all those who wander are lost."

I also don't remember Thorin being as tall as Elves or Gandalf. Compared to the other Dwarves Thorin is quite tall though, but when you see him next to Elrond he's clearly shorter

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I don't actually know if the film tried to match this, but according to...

Weta's Chart

Bilbo: 4 feet 2 inches

Gandalf: 5 feet 11 inches
Saruman: 6 feet 7 inches
Radagast: 5 feet 4 inches

Thorin: 4 feet 10 and a half inches
Dwalin: 4 feet 11 inches
Kili: 4 feet 8 inches

The shortest Dwarves on this chart are 4 feet 5 inches tall.


Tolkien's descriptions (more detailed descriptions for Hobbits can be found)

Hobbits: between 3 and 4 feet (Bullroarer and other notable hobbits excepted)

Dwarves: about 4 feet high at least (JRRT, late note)

Gandalf: '... even bent must have been at least 5 ft. 6... Which would make him a short man even in modern England, especially with the reduction of a bent back.' (JRRT, late note)

I know, he's shorter than almost everyone he stands next to. But not the dwarves for some reason. But I'm glad I'm not loosing it, you agree too.

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"Not all those who wander are lost."

It's good that you gave yourself time to think about this issue.

In the book, dwarves are indeed described as shorter in stature compared to humans. However, in the film adaptation, Thorin is portrayed as being taller than the other dwarves.