

The Hunger Games
“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.
Where to watch The Hunger Games in United States
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Where is The Hunger Games streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hulu | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Crave, Club Illico | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Netflix Standard with Ads | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | RTL+, RTL+ Max Amazon Channel, Allstars Amazon Channel, HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Diamond Films Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon 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
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
Katniss Everdeen

Josh Hutcherson
Peeta Mellark

Liam Hemsworth
Gale Hawthorne

Woody Harrelson
Haymitch Abernathy

Elizabeth Banks
Effie Trinket

Lenny Kravitz
Cinna

Stanley Tucci
Caesar Flickerman

Donald Sutherland
President Coriolanus Snow

Wes Bentley
Seneca Crane

Toby Jones
Claudius Templesmith

Alexander Ludwig
Cato

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.













