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The Hunger Games

2012Movie2 h 22 minPG-13

75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic687.1Rotten Tomatoes84%81%

A nerve-racking, thrilling sci-fi movie about family and class and money.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

The world will be watching.

In a dystopian society where the Capitol forces each district to send two young tributes to fight to the death in a televised spectacle, a girl volunteers to take her sister’s place, setting the stage for a struggle of survival and defiance.

Feels like

  • Dystopian Survival Thriller
  • Teenage Rebellion & Defiance
  • Media Satire of Reality TV
  • Class Warfare & Inequality
  • High-Stakes Action
  • Emotional Family Bond
  • Political Allegory
  • Gritty Young Adult Adaptation
  • Suspenseful Combat Arena

Cast

24 of 47

Crew

Directed by
Gary Ross
Written by
Billy Ray, Gary Ross, Suzanne Collins
Produced by
Jon Kilik, Nina Jacobson
Music by
James Newton Howard

Everyone

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

Facts

March 12, 2012 · 2 h 22 min · PG-13

Released
March 12, 2012
Runtime
2 h 22 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Science Fiction, Adventure, Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$75 million
Box office
$694 million
Available in
124 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Every Proper Lady Should Curtsy, Adaptational Attractiveness, Abled in the Adaptation +9

  • Every Proper Lady Should Curtsy
  • Adaptational Attractiveness
  • Abled in the Adaptation
  • Pet the Dog
  • Chekhov's Skill
  • Hangover Sensitivity
  • Dies Wide Open
  • Unwitting Instigator of Doom
  • Take a Third Option
  • I Let Gwen Stacy Die
  • Death by Disfigurement
  • Smarmy Host

12 of 188 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Hunger Games?"

Questions about The Hunger Games

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Hunger Games?

HuluFandango at Home FreeLionsgate+

In the United States, The Hunger Games streams on Hulu and Lionsgate+, and it is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 60 other countries.

Is The Hunger Games worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 68).

Is The Hunger Games okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Hunger Games scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Was The Hunger Games a box office hit?

Budget$75 million
Box office$694 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $75 million to make and earned $694 million worldwide, 9.3 times its budget.

What tropes does The Hunger Games use?

Every Proper Lady Should CurtsyAdaptational AttractivenessAbled in the AdaptationPet the DogChekhov's SkillHangover SensitivityDies Wide OpenUnwitting Instigator of DoomTake a Third OptionI Let Gwen Stacy DieDeath by DisfigurementSmarmy Hostand 176 more

TV Tropes lists 188 tropes for it, including Every Proper Lady Should Curtsy, Adaptational Attractiveness, and Abled in the Adaptation.