The Hunger Games 2012
“The world will be watching.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 142 minutes
- Director
- Gary Ross
- Networks
- Lionsgate, Color Force
- Where to Stream
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
What is The Hunger Games?
The film "The Hunger Games" is set in a dystopian society where a televised spectacle forces each district to participate. In this society, a girl volunteers to take her sister's place, setting the stage for a struggle of survival and defiance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 142 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 12, 2012
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Lionsgate, Color Force
- Budget
- $75,000,000
- Revenue
- $694,000,000
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Adventure, Action, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 23,454 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~142 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Lionsgate, Color Force
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Overview
The film "The Hunger Games" is set in a dystopian society where a televised spectacle forces each district to participate. In this society, a girl volunteers to take her sister's place, setting the stage for a struggle of survival and defiance. The film is a science fiction, adventure, action, and thriller that explores the themes of survival and defiance in a dystopian society. It is rated PG-13 and has a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes. The film was released in the United States and is part of a larger film series.
Should you watch it?
“A brave teen steps into a deadly arena to protect her sister.”
- Gripping survival narrative
- Strong lead performance
- Striking dystopian visuals
- Violent combat scenes may be intense
- Runtime exceeds two hours
Watch it if you enjoy high‑stakes action set in a stark dystopian future.
Rated PG‑13 for intense violence and thematic elements, suitable for older teens and adults.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the basic premise of the film?
In a dystopian society the Capitol forces each district to send two youths to a televised fight to the death, and a girl volunteers to replace her sister.
What rating does the film have?
The film is rated PG‑13.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 22 minutes.
When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on March 23, 2012 in the US.
What genres describe the film?
It is classified as science fiction, adventure, action, and thriller.
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