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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1

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Following her rescue from the devastating Quarter Quell, Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) awakes in the complex beneath the supposedly destroyed District 13. Her home, District 12, has been reduced to rubble, and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) is now the brainwashed captive of President Snow (Donald Sutherland). At the same time, Katniss also learns about a secret rebellion spreading throughout all of Panem -- a rebellion that will place her at the center of a plot to turn the tables on Snow.
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 sets up the franchise finale with a penultimate chapter loaded with solid performances and smart political subtext, though it comes up short on the action front.

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Jordan Hoffman Esquire Magazine The meat of this franchise seems more in line with Edward Bernays than any fantasy or sci-fi author. This latest edition takes public relations to its bloodiest extreme. Oct 18, 2018 Full Review Aramide Tinubu Shadow and Act This is certainly a film adults can get into. The explosions, propaganda techniques, and unrest are a reminder of a history not entirely out of reach; a world and society all too realistic. for many living today. Apr 12, 2017 Full Review Jason Bailey Flavorwire It may be the franchise's third movie, but it plays like its 'Empire Strikes Back.' Jun 7, 2016 Full Review Joseph Tomastik Loud and Clear Reviews Mockingjay Part 1 is not a flawless story from start to finish ... but I still love it for taking the unexpected route of a slow-burn political thriller that dives deeper into the power of intellectual and media-driven warfare. Rated: 4/5 Dec 4, 2024 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand ... director Francis Lawrence... and screenwriters Peter Craig and Danny Strong turn out a surprisingly engaging film about rebellion, propaganda, media, and the emotional and psychological scars of war... Apr 8, 2023 Full Review Joe Lipsett Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast Set aside criticisms about dividing the final film. Mockingjay Part 1 is a serviceable extrapolation of the series' interest in personal vs public responsibility & PTSD. The adult cast is stacked, though dir Lawrence's focus is clearly action over actors Rated: 3.5/5 Nov 27, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ry N Katniss joins the rebellion after district 12 is destroyed and Peeta is seen as a traitor. This movie definitely has a different feel than the previous films as Katniss pretty much becomes a wartime Green Arrow. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/19/25 Full Review Michael D Moving in a new direction from the previous two movies, it finds its feet rather quickly. Unfortunately, some of the supporting actors overplay their parts and bring down the overall quality of the movie. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/12/25 Full Review Patrick G. 6/10 Boringgggggggg Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/22/25 Full Review André C Definitely the weakest of all the franchise. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/16/25 Full Review James E An emotional thrill ride that takes this series to new heights. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/26/25 Full Review Thomas S Amazing film, honestly I enjoy this Hunger Games movie more than Catching Fire however both are still excellent. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/11/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Francis Lawrence

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Jennifer Lawrence

Katniss Everdeen

Josh Hutcherson

Peeta Mellark

Liam Hemsworth

Gale Hawthorne

Woody Harrelson

Haymitch Abernathy

Elizabeth Banks

Effie Trinket

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Synopsis Following her rescue from the devastating Quarter Quell, Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) awakes in the complex beneath the supposedly destroyed District 13. Her home, District 12, has been reduced to rubble, and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) is now the brainwashed captive of President Snow (Donald Sutherland). At the same time, Katniss also learns about a secret rebellion spreading throughout all of Panem -- a rebellion that will place her at the center of a plot to turn the tables on Snow.
Director
Francis Lawrence
Producer
Nina Jacobson, Jon Kilik
Screenwriter
Peter Craig, Danny Strong
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Production Co
Lionsgate Films, Color Force
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Sequences of Violence|Intense Sequences of Action|Some Disturbing Images|Thematic Material)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 21, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 26, 2016
Runtime
2h 3m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos, SDDS, Dolby Digital, Datasat
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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