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The Starving Games

2013Movie1 h 23 minPG-13

Comedy
14
UnwatchableGoodWatch score
IMDb3.3Metacritic–1.7Rotten Tomatoes–25%

A campy comedy movie about pop culture.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

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Story

All the laughs... Half the calories.

In this Hunger Games spoof, Kantmiss Evershot must fight for her life in the 75th annual Starving Games, where she could also win an old ham, a coupon for a foot-long sub, and a partially eaten pickle.

Feels like

  • Pop Culture Parody
  • Hunger Games Spoof
  • Low-Budget Comedy
  • Campy Humor
  • Visual Gags
  • Satirical Entertainment
  • Slapstick Elements
  • Novelty Film
  • Casual Viewing

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Jason Friedberg, Aaron Seltzer
Written by
Jason Friedberg, Aaron Seltzer
Produced by
Peter Safran, Jason Friedberg, Aaron Seltzer
Music by
Tim Wynn

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 7, 2013 · 1 h 23 min · PG-13

Released
November 7, 2013
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Available in
36 countries

Tropes

Date Movie, Epic Movie (2007), Meet the Spartans +9

  • Date Movie
  • Epic Movie (2007)
  • Meet the Spartans
  • Disaster Movie (2008)
  • Vampires Suck
  • Best Night Ever
  • Artifact Title
  • The Cameo
  • Reference Overdosed
  • Not Screened for Critics
  • Rapid-Fire Comedy
  • Don't Explain the Joke

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Starving Games?"

Questions about The Starving Games

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Starving Games?

Prime

In the United States, The Starving Games streams on Prime. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is The Starving Games worth watching?

14
UnwatchableGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 14 (IMDb 3.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 0%).

Is The Starving Games okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Starving Games make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Starving Games?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 1 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Starving Games use?

Date MovieEpic Movie (2007)Meet the SpartansDisaster Movie (2008)Vampires SuckBest Night EverArtifact TitleThe CameoReference OverdosedNot Screened for CriticsRapid-Fire ComedyDon't Explain the Jokeand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Date Movie, Epic Movie (2007), and Meet the Spartans.