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2012-03-12 PG-13 The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games

May the odds be ever in your favor.

Release Date: 2012-03-12

Rating: 7.214 / 10

Runtime: 142 mins

Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. Part twisted entertainment, part government intimidation tactic, the Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which “Tributes” must fight with one another until one survivor remains. Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love. The world will be watching.


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Runtime

142 minutes

Release Date

2012-03-12

Budget

$75,000,000

Box Office Earnings

$694,394,724

Production Companies

Lionsgate, Color Force,

Behind the Scenes

Cast and Crew Members

Cast

Woody Harrelson
Woody Harrelson
Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz
Stanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci
Donald Sutherland
Donald Sutherland
Wes Bentley
Wes Bentley
Toby Jones
Toby Jones

Crew Members

Gary Ross
Gary Ross Screenplay
Billy Ray
Billy Ray Screenplay

Awards and Nominations

Golden Globe - Best Original Song - Motion Picture

Year: 2013
Status: 🎭 Nominated

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  • John Doe's avatar

    tmdb87069603

    Rating: 8/10

    "Very well made movie with quality writing, acting and cinematography. **Pros**: strong performance from the star. Technically excellent. **Cons**: Seems to me that the ending was premature but perhaps intentionally so - for a sequel? Character development is largely weak but there are a lot of characters and already a long movie so I suspect a lot was left on the cutting room floor. Despite some weakness, still a compelling movie worth a watch if not up to all of the hype."

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    Per Gunnar Jonsson

    Rating: 5/10

    "I had not really bothered to put this movie on my to-watch shelf since I felt it was not really my cup of tea but when my wife and oldest son wondered why we did not have it in our collection I thought, well, okay let us get it then. Actually I got the set with the two movies that have been released and yesterday we watched the first one. Well, as far as I am concerned, it is not a turkey, it is rather “okayish” but I certainly do not understand all the hype. It is really far from a great movie. But then, I am probably somewhat biased since, as I wrote above, I did not really think this movie was my cup of tea. Anyway, it starts of with a lot of scenes in “wobblycam”. I have not met any person outside of the movie industry and self-proclaimed so-called “critics” that actually likes it when the camera wobbles around, scenes are blurred and you generally get nauseous by watching. Bad start! The backbone of the story is ludicrous to say the least. Part of the world leaves in luxury when the rest is starving. Been there, seen that. Every year a seemingly random selection of kids, not adults but kids, are selected to fight to the death under some silly pretext of “preserving the peace”. As I said, ludicrous. The entire air of ludicrousness is enforced by the wacky costumes, makeup and hair styles of the people in the capitol. As I science fiction and fantasy fan I could easily live with this but, sadly, the movie made me only mildly interested in following the characters to the end. The acting in general is adequate but nothing special. Having said that it must be difficult to actually make anything out of some of the silly roles in this movie. I for sure would laugh my head off every time I entered a scene with all of those ludicrous (yes I know I have used that word a lot in this review, live with it) costumes. The main characters act like the children, with absolutely no clue what they are doing, that they indeed are. This is of course entirely in line with the story but still, the main character is spending a lot of the time running away and sitting around looking startled, sorry or depressed when the games start. I have to say that, at times, the movie felt a bit boring. I have liked several movies that are very slow but here it simply did not sit right. The games themselves with those dickheads in control and the changing rules, well they were mostly frustrating. This movie, to me, is a movie for a young adult audience. I have not read the books and I can see how this kind of story would work for a YA book. Personally I was not unhappy having seen the movie and now, having watched the first of the movies I will watch the rest as well but for me it was okay as a two-hour diversion, nothing more."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the runtime of the The Hunger Games ?

The movie is approximately 142 minutes long.

What is the The Hunger Games's release date?

2012-03-12 marks the official release date of the movie.

What genre is the The Hunger Games?

The movie belongs to the Science Fiction Adventure Fantasy genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.

Who are the main actors in the The Hunger Games?

The lead actors include Jennifer Lawrence , Josh Hutcherson , and Liam Hemsworth , among others.

Who directed The Hunger Games?

The movie was directed by

What is the The Hunger Games's budget?

The movie had an estimated budget of $75,000,000 .

How much did The Hunger Games movie earn at the box office?

A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $694,394,724 at the box office.

What are some production companies behind the The Hunger Games movie?

Major production companies include Lionsgate Color Force .

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