The Hunger Games

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The Hunger Games

PG-13

2012

2h 25m

Sci-Fi

Action

Adventure

Mystery & Thriller

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In what was once North America, the Capitol of Panem maintains its hold on its 12 districts by forcing them each to select a boy and a girl, called Tributes, to compete in a nationally televised event called the Hunger Games. Every citizen must watch as the youths fight to the death until only one remains. District 12 Tribute Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) has little to rely on, other than her hunting skills and sharp instincts, in an arena where she must weigh survival against love.

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Critics Consensus

Thrilling and superbly acted, The Hunger Games captures the dramatic violence, raw emotion, and ambitious scope of its source novel.

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Julie and Brandy

Autostraddle

Aug 31, 2021

[Rue's] presence gave the heart to the whole movie.

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J. Hoberman

ARTINFO.com

Feb 25, 2019

The Hunger Games is undeniably progressive in making its protagonist so plucky, independent, and self-actualizing a young woman.

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David Thomson

The New Republic

Jun 17, 2013

The film shows precious little hunger and no sense of game.

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Romey Norton

DMovies

Aug 30, 2026

4/5

Overall, The Hunger Games is a gripping and surprisingly thoughtful adaptation. Its strongest qualities are its performances and its willingness to take its political themes seriously.

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Carla Renata

The Curvy Film Critic

Mar 24, 2026

I did not have the good fortune of reading the book THE HUNGER GAMES until after I viewed the film, which being a sci-fi, adventure, thriller kind of gal I thoroughly enjoyed.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Oct 18, 2024

3/5

Collins' involvement enables the movie to retain the themes and tone of the novel while still delivering an exciting and interesting drama/thriller that works on the big screen. For those who don't know the

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Mekaila

Sep 4, 2026

Amazing as per usual it was great to see it in theaters again. Have not seen it in theaters since I was 12!!!

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Jared

Sep 4, 2026

A good battle royale, last person standing movie. So many likeable characters and it’s action packed the whole way through. Loved seeing this movie on streaming so finally seeing it in theaters was a great experience.

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EaZy

Sep 4, 2026

Sucks when you read the book

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alayna

Sep 4, 2026

Hunger games is literally my favorite movie in the whole world. I love dystopian movies and I love the whole fandom itself and I love ever Lark. If you watch this movie like you’ll literally fall in love like you will go through a phase of hunger games.

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hannah

Sep 4, 2026

This continues to be one of the greatest movies ever made. After all these years it still moves me as if I’m living it myself. I could not have a higher opinion of it.

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Jadan S

Apr 8, 2025

While it does leave out some key details from the original novel that I would have loved to have seen on the big screen, the movie adaptation of The Hunger Games is absolutely a solid film.

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Katniss Everdeen

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Synopsis

In what was once North America, the Capitol of Panem maintains its hold on its 12 districts by forcing them each to select a boy and a girl, called Tributes, to compete in a nationally televised event called the Hunger Games. Every citizen must watch as the youths fight to the death until only one remains. District 12 Tribute Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) has little to rely on, other than her hunting skills and sharp instincts, in an arena where she must weigh survival against love.

Director: Gary Ross
Producer: Nina Jacobson, Jon Kilik
Screenwriter: Gary Ross, Suzanne Collins, Billy Ray
Distributor: Lionsgate
Production Co: Color Force, Lionsgate
Rating: PG-13 (Disturbing Images|All Involving Teens|Intense Violent Thematic Mat.)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 23, 2012, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Sep 3, 2026
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 9, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $408.0M
Runtime: 2h 25m

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