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The Hunger Games

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  • 68   Metascore
  • 2012
  • 2 hr 22 mins
  • Action & Adventure, Science Fiction, Suspense
  • PG-13
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In a dystopian future, the totalitarian nation of Panem is divided into 12 districts and the Capitol. Each year two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal retribution for a past rebellion, the televised games are broadcast throughout Panem. The 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors while the citizens of Panem are required to watch. When 16-year-old Katniss' young sister, Prim, is selected as District 12's female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart, Peeta, are pitted against bigger, stronger representatives, some of whom have trained for this their whole lives.

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Cast & Crew See All

Jennifer Lawrence
Katniss Everdeen
Josh Hutcherson
Peeta Mellark
Liam Hemsworth
Gale Hawthorne

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Awards

  • 2013 - Golden Globe - Best Original Song - Motion Picture - nominated
  • 2012 - MTV Movie Award - Best Female Performance - winner
  • 2012 - MTV Movie Award - Best On-Screen Transformation - winner
  • 2012 - MTV Movie Award - Best Kiss - nominated

Latest News See All

The Hunger Games Kicks Off Lionsgate's Digital 'Night at the Movies' Series

Katniss Everdeen is volunteering as tribute to keep you entertained Friday night

Fri, Apr 17, 2020
The Hunger Games Kicks Off Lionsgate's Digital 'Night at the Movies' Series

SNL Goes Up in Smoke with Woody Harrelson Hosting

Woody Harrelson handled hosting duties at Saturday Night Live this weekend, and he brought with him his Hunger Games co-stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth. And pot jokes. Lots of pot jokes.

Sun, Nov 16, 2014
SNL Goes Up in Smoke with Woody Harrelson Hosting

Watch Jennifer Lawrence Demonstrate Her (Horrible) Singing Skills on The Late Show

Jennifer Lawrence won't be singing Christmas carols in public this holiday season. During an appearance on The Late Show Wednesday, the Hunger Games star toldDavid Letterman she's "scarred for life" after a school performance when she was 8.

Thu, Nov 13, 2014
Watch Jennifer Lawrence Demonstrate Her (Horrible) Singing Skills on The Late Show

A Hunger Games Stage Show Is in the Works? Where?

Katniss Everdreen, the star of the blockbuster franchise The Hunger Games, is deadly with a bow and arrow, but can she carry a tune?

Sat, Nov 8, 2014
A Hunger Games Stage Show Is in the Works? Where?

See the First Trailer for Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1

The face of rebellion is back. Lionsgate has released the first trailer for the next film in the Hunger Games series and it's up to Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) to save a nation. In the final book, which will be split into two movies, Katniss has escaped the Third Quarter Quell and has become the reluctant hero and symbol of hope for Panem. "She won't be able to handle it, the games destroyed her," President Coin, played by Julianne Moore says in the trailer. Check out must-see summer movies

Mon, Jul 28, 2014
See the First Trailer for Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1

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