---
title: "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-hunger-games-the-ballad-of-songbirds-snakes-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 695721
imdb_id: "tt10545296"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 157
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 3569
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-hunger-games-the-ballad-of-songbirds-snakes-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is a 2023 American dystopian film. The movie is set in a world where a deadly game is a central part of the society's culture. The story follows Coriolanus Snow, a young man who sees an opportunity for change in his fortunes when he mentors a female tribute from District 12 named Lucy Gray Baird. This film is directed by Francis Lawrence and produced by him as well. The screenplay is written by Michael.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Decades before his rise to power, young Coriolanus Snow mentors a District 12 tribute."

### Why Watch
- explores the origins of Panem
- features a complex central relationship

### Caveats & Content Note
- long runtime
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG-13 for its action and drama content.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dystopian, suspenseful, dramatic, action-oriented

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Hulu, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Stan, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Francis Lawrence
- **Networks / Studios**: Lionsgate, Color Force, about:blank

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tom Blyth** as *Coriolanus Snow*
- **Rachel Zegler** as *Lucy Gray Baird*
- **Peter Dinklage** as *Dean Casca Highbottom*
- **Jason Schwartzman** as *Lucky Flickerman*
- **Hunter Schafer** as *Tigris*
- **Josh Rivera** as *Sejanus Plinth*
- **Viola Davis** as *Dr. Volumnia Gaul*
- **Fionnula Flanagan** as *Grandma’am*
- **Burn Gorman** as *Commander Hoff*
- **Dexter Sol Ansell** as *Young Coriolanus*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When is this film set?
The story takes place 64 years before the events involving Katniss Everdeen.

### Q: Who directed the movie?
The film was directed by Francis Lawrence.

### Q: What is the premise?
Coriolanus Snow mentors a female tribute from District 12 during the 10th Hunger Games.

### Q: How long is the film?
The movie has a runtime of 2 hours and 37 minutes.

### Q: Is this a sequel?
This film serves as a prequel to the previous Hunger Games entries.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/695721)
- [The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunger_Games:_The_Ballad_of_Songbirds_&_Snakes)
- [The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes movie review …](http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-hunger-games-the-ballad-of-songbirds-and-snakes-movie-review-2023)
- [See 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' Trailer](https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/hunger-games-ballad-songbirds-snakes-trailer-1234828318/)
- [The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds an Snakes: Review | TI…](https://time.com/6336379/the-hunger-games-the-ballad-of-songbirds-and-snakes-review/)
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