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The Hunger Games

PG-1320122h 22mGary Ross
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 84% · Metacritic 68

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"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.

Science FictionAdventureActionThriller
Based On Novel Or BookRevolutionDystopiaMonarchyFemale ProtagonistFashionBow And ArrowGameCynicalHunting

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Hunger Games (2012) 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 stars in The Hunger Games?

The Hunger Games stars Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss Everdeen), Josh Hutcherson (Peeta Mellark), Liam Hemsworth (Gale Hawthorne), Woody Harrelson (Haymitch Abernathy), Elizabeth Banks (Effie Trinket). The film was directed by Gary Ross.

How long is The Hunger Games?

The Hunger Games has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2012. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Hunger Games worth watching?

The Hunger Games holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 84. Fans of Science Fiction, Adventure, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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