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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

2013·Movie
2h 26min·PG-13

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Class and money, the future, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Remember who the enemy is.

After surviving the Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta struggle with the consequences of their victory as unrest spreads across Panem. Forced back into the spotlight, they become symbols of hope and resistance while the Capitol prepares a new and deadly challenge that will change the future of the nation forever.
Dystopian ThrillerPolitical SatireHigh-Stakes ActionRebellion NarrativeClass Struggle AllegorySurvival HorrorYoung Adult DramaVisually Spectacular

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Questions about The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

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Where can I stream The Hunger Games: Catching Fire legally?

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is included with a subscription to Netflix and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Hunger Games: Catching Fire worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hunger Games: Catching Fire rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Hunger Games: Catching Fire?

2 h 26 min

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire runs 2 h 26 min.

Is The Hunger Games: Catching Fire based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Hunger Games: Catching Fire?

Critics83
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see The Hunger Games: Catching Fire much the same way.

Was The Hunger Games: Catching Fire a box office hit?

Budget$130 million
Box office$865 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $130 million to make and earned $865 million worldwide, 6.7 times its budget.

What language is The Hunger Games: Catching Fire in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Hunger Games: Catching Fire?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire in 114 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Hunger Games: Catching Fire use?

Please Wake UpClose on TitleTraitor ShotPet the DogSequel EscalationBeauty Is Never TarnishedI Need a Freaking DrinkVillain SongUncomfortable Elevator MomentCluster Bleep-BombCrucified Hero ShotColonel Kilgoreand 120 more

TV Tropes lists 132 storytelling tropes for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, including Please Wake Up, Close on Title, Traitor Shot.