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The Hunger Games

2012·Movie·PG-13·142 min·7.2(23,350)

The world will be watching.

In a dystopian society where the Capitol forces each district to send two young tributes to fight to the death in a televised spectacle, a girl volunteers to take her sister’s place, setting the stage for a struggle of survival and defiance.

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FranceAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD
SpainNetflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilDiamond Films Amazon ChannelClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games is a 2012 English-language science fiction, adventure and action film directed by Gary Ross. The cast is led by Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth. It has a runtime of 2h 22m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 23400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu.

The Hunger Games was produced by Lionsgate and Color Force and made in United States of America. It was released on March 12, 2012, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $75 million, it went on to gross $694 million worldwide.

Director
Gary Ross
Writers
Gary Ross, Billy Ray, Suzanne Collins
Release date
March 12, 2012
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$75 million
Box office
$694 million
Production
Lionsgate, Color Force
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The Hunger Games cast & crew

The Hunger Games was directed by Gary Ross and written by Gary Ross, Billy Ray, and Suzanne Collins.

The cast features Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark, Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne, Woody Harrelson as Haymitch Abernathy, Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket, and Lenny Kravitz as Cinna.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Newton Howard, cinematography is by Tom Stern, and it was produced by Nina Jacobson and Jon Kilik.

Is The Hunger Games worth watching?

The Hunger Games holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 23,350 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed science fiction films.

At 2h 22m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy science fiction, adventure, and action, The Hunger Games is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Hunger Games

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Cast of The Hunger Games

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence

Katniss Everdeen

Josh Hutcherson

Josh Hutcherson

Peeta Mellark

Liam Hemsworth

Liam Hemsworth

Gale Hawthorne

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

Haymitch Abernathy

Elizabeth Banks

Elizabeth Banks

Effie Trinket

Lenny Kravitz

Lenny Kravitz

Cinna

Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci

Caesar Flickerman

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

President Coriolanus Snow

Wes Bentley

Wes Bentley

Seneca Crane

Toby Jones

Toby Jones

Claudius Templesmith

Alexander Ludwig

Alexander Ludwig

Cato

Isabelle Fuhrman

Isabelle Fuhrman

Clove

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The Hunger Games — FAQs

Where can I watch The Hunger Games in United States?

The Hunger Games is streaming on Hulu in United States.

Is The Hunger Games on Hulu?

Yes — The Hunger Games is currently available on Hulu in United States.

What language is The Hunger Games in?

The Hunger Games is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Hunger Games?

The Hunger Games runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).

What is The Hunger Games rated?

The Hunger Games is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 23,350 ratings.

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