The Hunger Games
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.
Directed by Gary Ross · Science Fiction · Adventure · Action · 142 min · 2012
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Director
Gary Ross
Studio
Lionsgate / Color Force
Release
2012-03-12
Runtime
142 min
Genres
Science Fiction, Adventure, Action, Thriller
Cast & Characters
Katniss Everdeen
Jennifer Lawrence
Peeta Mellark
Josh Hutcherson
Gale Hawthorne
Liam Hemsworth
Haymitch Abernathy
Woody Harrelson
Effie Trinket
Elizabeth Banks
Cinna
Lenny Kravitz
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Critical Assessment
The Hunger Games holds 7.2/10 on TMDb (23699 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
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Ratings as of September 13, 2026
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United Kingdom
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (7.2/10 on TMDb (23699 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Hunger Games good? What are critics saying?+
The Hunger Games holds 7.2/10 on TMDb (23699 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is The Hunger Games?+
The Hunger Games has a runtime of 142 min.
Who directed The Hunger Games?+
The Hunger Games was directed by Gary Ross.
Where can I watch The Hunger Games?+
The Hunger Games is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex, Disney Plus, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "The Hunger Games" has received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its strong performances, technical excellence, and faithful adaptation of the book. However, some reviewers have noted that the ending is premature and perhaps intentionally so to set up a sequel. The film also sets up nicely for a potential trilogy, according to one reviewer.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Very well made movie with quality writing, acting and cinematography. **Pros**: strong performance from the star. Technically excellent. **Cons**: Seems to me that the ending was premature but perhaps intentionally so - for a sequel? Character development is largely weak but ther…
tmdb87069603 · 7.5/10Stories about revolution can be quite good. But stories about why a revolution is needed are invariably great. The Hunger Games is such a story. The movie (for the most part), closely follows the book, and does a good job of it. It also sets up the next book/movie beautifully, ev…
ltcomdata · 8/10I had not really bothered to put this movie on my to-watch shelf since I felt it was not really my cup of tea but when my wife and oldest son wondered why we did not have it in our collection I thought, well, okay let us get it then. Actually I got the set with the two movies tha…
Dark Jedi · 5/10I don't really know what's so special about this movie. I found "The Running Man" or "Total Recall" much more deep thought than this. Is it maybe that the main character is a female? Still, it is entertaining and, in this regard, it does its job.
Andres Gomez · 5/10The Hunger Games is a new concept in a long line of post-apocalyptic future fantasies. Where other stories of the same genre often deal with technology and artificial intelligence as the main threat to human existence, Hunger Games actually takes us back to Roman times, with a re…
DoryDarko · 8/10A powerful movie that crosses several genres. From various post-apocalyptic movies we are shown the world after a worldwide disaster that has destroyed our civilization and left a more brutal one. From Spartacus the idea of gladiator games, with the added horror that these "fight…
Evil "President Snow" (Donald Sutherland) has his own unique way of keeping order amongst his provinces. Once a year he draws a lottery of 12-18 year old boys and girls who must fight to the death for the entertainment of the viewing public on television. He doesn't reckon on the…
CinemaSerf · 6/10
From the trailer's comments
Here in 2023 noticing “Offiical”
@brianfeuerman1732 · 11 likesCan't believe there's only one movie left... D:
@lividawn789 · 25 likesI love the trailers. Now I need to see that movie, it takes my breath away every time I watch the trailers. Best thing ever.
@goofhead1 · 11 likesPeeta: I honestly don't have a girlfriend... Me: I VOLUNTEER AS TRIBUTE!
@anamf247 · 2 likesI got chills watching this
@talkinganimalsfunny · 9 likes3rd time yesterday and still love every minute, especially all of Josh's scenes.
@CandyAppleRed13 · 6 likesHow many people are still here in 2020. I can't wait for the new book and movie!!!!
@katelynnmarkle6089 · 6 likesI laugh every time I hear it. During my A.P. exam last May someone whistled it during the middle of testing. Imagine dead silence, and all you hear is wo-wo-wo-ho. Everyone in that auditorium burst out laughing. Ah, memories.
@gymsoccerkids · 2 likes
