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The Hunger Games

Play trailer Poster for The Hunger Games PG-13 Released Mar 23, 2012 2h 22m Sci-Fi Action Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 [Rue's] presence gave the heart to the whole movie. Aug 31, 2021 Full Review J. Hoberman ARTINFO.com The Hunger Games is undeniably progressive in making its protagonist so plucky, independent, and self-actualizing a young woman. Feb 25, 2019 Full Review David Thomson The New Republic The film shows precious little hunger and no sense of game. Jun 17, 2013 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson 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 Rated: 3/5 Oct 18, 2024 Full Review Iván Kazi EscribiendoCine The Hunger Games is insipid. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 4/10 Jun 14, 2023 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand I confess that for all my issues with the film (and there are many), I more impressed at how much it got right. Mar 4, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jadan S 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. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/08/25 Full Review . It was amazing! The theater was great, the screen quality and audio was great. I loved seeing this in a theater! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/27/25 Full Review Coolmctru P At approximatly 1 hour 5 minutes and 51 seconds into the movie, there is an intercom message that says "30 seconds", it than repeated it saying that there is 20 seconds left after 30 seconds have passed. Therefore the "30 seconds" was actually a whole entire minute which is double than the advertised time span. My conclusion is that this movie decieves you, and manipulates you into thinking that a MINUTE is a mere 30 seconds. Worst movie I have ever watched PERIOD Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/11/25 Full Review Abby C This movie is directed by Gary Ross and was realised the 23 mars 2012. The film tells a story about Katniss plays by Jennifer Lawrence and Peeta plays by Josh Hutcherson. Katniss is a girl who plays at hunger games: she has to kills and survive at 23 children in a big arena. I love this film, it is not predictable and the special effects is very good. The acting is so convincing and Jennifer Lawrence is a very good actor. The script is realistic and it is a good adaptation Generally i find this film amazingly. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/27/25 Full Review Tommy B Loved every second of this film. The acting is incredible, Sonia the action and there is so much suspense it has be on the edge of my seat. Absolutely recommend watching this. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/24/25 Full Review Leo The Hunger Games is a modern classic. I’ve never read the book, but I love these movies. And Katniss Everdeen is a woman’s favorite character from any franchise. Her acting is great, and especially the performances from all the other characters are stunning. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/20/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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 Films
Production Co
Color Force, Lionsgate
Rating
PG-13 (Disturbing Images|All Involving Teens|Intense Violent Thematic Mat.)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 23, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 9, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$408.0M
Runtime
2h 22m
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