The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

PG-13

Released Nov 22, 2013

2h 26m

Sci-Fi

Action

Adventure

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After arriving safely home from their unprecedented victory in the 74th Annual Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) discover that they must do a quick turnaround and begin a Victors Tour. As she and Peeta travel throughout the districts, Katniss senses a rebellion is stirring. However, President Snow (Donald Sutherland) proves that he is still very much in control when word comes of a cruel change in the rules for the upcoming 75th Hunger Games.

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Critics Consensus

Smart, smoothly directed, and enriched with a deeper exploration of the franchise's thought-provoking themes, Catching Fire proves a thoroughly compelling second installment in the Hunger Games series.

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Sarah Mirk

Bitch Media

It's mainstream entertainment, but it succeeds at being riveting and deeply unsettling mainstream entertainment that casts a critical light on our current systems.

Jan 20, 2021

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

Vivid, visceral filmmaking, twisty and entertaining, with startlingly good turns by Jennifer Lawrence and Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Jun 18, 2016

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Alissa Wilkinson

Christianity Today

The movies (gratefully) violently counteract any attempt we might make to see them as fun escapism.

Rated: 3.5/4

Apr 13, 2016

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

... the second film in the young adult dystopian series... improves upon the original 'The Hunger Games' in almost every way.

Apr 8, 2023

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

It not only adds to the groundwork laid by its predecessor, but it improves on it in nearly every area.

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 21, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

A powerful indictment of entertainment as propaganda, the film considers political, social, and emotional factors that transcend the limitations of a young adult novel and will, like its hero, hopefully, go on to represent something much more significant.

Rated: 4/4

Aug 19, 2022

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Maria R

Great movie, I loved everything about it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/12/24

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Mr M

This was undeniably the greatest book in the series. The idea of bringing old victors was great. The characters are absolutely amazing Finnick and Mags from district 4 have to be favourites. Must see film

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/14/24

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Marcus B

Definitely the strongest entry in the Hunger Games franchise.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/06/24

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William O

An Absolute must see!!! Crazy plot twists bro, it's so good!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/29/24

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Sammy B

This movie also drags at the beginning, but the pace picks up and does get more interesting. But if you happen to be a fan of the books and then you watched the movies too much, then it may become boring because you already know what is going to happen next.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/28/24

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Julian M

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire carries on from its predecessor in a more straightforward fashion, but unfailing acting and crisp, intense direction from Francis Lawrence makes the second film installment in The Hunger Games series just as much of an artwork as its source material.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/16/24

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Francis Lawrence

Director

Jennifer Lawrence

Katniss Everdeen

Josh Hutcherson

Peeta Mellark

Liam Hemsworth

Gale Hawthorne

Woody Harrelson

Haymitch Abernathy

Elizabeth Banks

Effie Trinket

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire: Official Clip - The Tributes are Taken

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire: Official Clip - The Victory Tour

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire: Official Clip - Peeta Hits the Forcefield

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire: Official Clip - The Peacekeepers

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire: Official Clip - The Ending

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire: Official Clip - Katniss and Peeta

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire: Official Clip - Tribute Parade

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire: Official Clip - The Mockingjay Appears

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire: Official Clip - Destroying the Arena

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire: Official Clip - The Games Begin

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Synopsis

After arriving safely home from their unprecedented victory in the 74th Annual Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) discover that they must do a quick turnaround and begin a Victors Tour. As she and Peeta travel throughout the districts, Katniss senses a rebellion is stirring. However, President Snow (Donald Sutherland) proves that he is still very much in control when word comes of a cruel change in the rules for the upcoming 75th Hunger Games.

Director: Francis Lawrence
Producer: Jon Kilik, Nina Jacobson
Screenwriter: Simon Beaufoy, Michael Arndt
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Color Force, Lionsgate Films
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Seq of Violence/Action|A Suggestive Situation|Language|Some Frightening Images|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 22, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 26, 2016
Runtime: 2h 26m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Datasat

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