The Hunger Games

Name: The Hunger Games
Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Action, Thriller
Released: 2012-03-12
Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks

2012 | 142 min | Science Fiction, Adventure, Action, Thriller

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It made about 9 times its budget, it earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.2 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, start here.
The mood: Tense, mind-bending.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 2 hr 22 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
7.2 out of 10
AwardsSolid
Won 1 BAFTA: BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Feature Film. Plus 3 other awards.
Box office & staying powerVery strong
$694 million worldwide on a $75 million budget; spent 3 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
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