The Hunger Games(2012)
“The world will be watching.”
Overview
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.
Director
Gary Ross
Studio
Lionsgate
Budget
$75M
Revenue
$694M
Cast
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
Lenny Kravitz
as Cinna
Stanley Tucci
as Caesar Flickerman
Donald Sutherland
as President Coriolanus Snow
Wes Bentley
as Seneca Crane
Toby Jones
as Claudius Templesmith
Alexander Ludwig
as Cato
Isabelle Fuhrman
as Clove
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
2h 22m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$75M
Box Office
$694M
Production Companies
Lionsgate • Color Force
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hunger Games?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Hunger Games (2012).
What is The Hunger Games about?▼
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.
Who directed The Hunger Games?▼
The Hunger Games was directed by Gary Ross and released in 2012. It is a science fiction, adventure, action, thriller film.
How long is The Hunger Games?▼
The Hunger Games has a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes (142 minutes total).
Who stars in The Hunger Games?▼
The cast of The Hunger Games includes 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 more.
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