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The Hunger Games
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Gary Ross. With Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth.
72.2/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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72.2/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 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…
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Release snapshot for The Hunger Games.
MoviHero lists March 12, 2012 as the release date for The Hunger Games. Gary Ross is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark, Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne, Woody Harrelson as Haymitch Abernathy. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMarch 12, 2012
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Thriller · Action
Runtime2h 22m
DirectorGary Ross
CastJennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark, Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne, Woody Harrelson as Haymitch Abernathy
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Hunger Games runs 2h 22m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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TMDB: 72.2/100 (7.223/10) from 23,818 votes. Updated Oct 9, 2026.
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required7/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherKatniss EverdeenKatniss Everdeen appears across 4 MoviHero films from 2012-2015, portrayed by Jennifer Lawrence. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherPeeta MellarkPeeta Mellark appears across 4 MoviHero films from 2012-2015, portrayed by Josh Hutcherson. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherGale HawthorneGale Hawthorne appears across 4 MoviHero films from 2012-2015, portrayed by Liam Hemsworth. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherHaymitch AbernathyHaymitch Abernathy appears across 4 MoviHero films from 2012-2015, portrayed by Woody Harrelson. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherEffie TrinketEffie Trinket appears across 4 MoviHero films from 2012-2015, portrayed by Elizabeth Banks. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherCaesar FlickermanCaesar Flickerman appears across 4 MoviHero films from 2012-2015, portrayed by Stanley Tucci. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherPresident Coriolanus SnowPresident Coriolanus Snow appears across 4 MoviHero films from 2012-2015, portrayed by Donald Sutherland. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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