Who's Involved:
Jennifer Lawrence, Woody Harrelson, Billy Ray, Josh Hutcherson, Stanley Tucci, Amandla Stenberg, Isabelle Fuhrman, Donald Sutherland, Elizabeth Banks, Nina Jacobson, Liam Hemsworth, Alexander Ludwig, Gary Ross, Lenny Kravitz, Willow Shields, Wes Bentley, Dayo Okeniyi, Leven Rambin, Alli Shearmur, Paula Malcomson, Jim Miller, Suzanne Collins
Release Date:
Friday, March 23, 2012 In Theaters (Nationwide)
Age Rating: Parents Strongly Cautioned MPA
for intense violent thematic material and disturbing images - all involving teens
for intense violent thematic material and disturbing images - all involving teens
Runtime: 2 hrs, 22 m
Language: English
The Hunger Games Plot: What's it about?
Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing government intimidation tactic, The Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which “Tributes” must fight with one another until one survivor remains. Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
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The Hunger Games Cast List & Characters
Jennifer Lawrence ... role: Katniss Everdeen
Josh Hutcherson ... role: Peeta Mellark
Liam Hemsworth ... role: Gale Hawthorne
Dayo Okeniyi ... role: Thresh
Amandla Stenberg ... role: Rue
Elizabeth Banks ... role: Effie Trinket
Willow Shields ... role: Primrose Everdeen
Paula Malcomson ... role: Mrs. Everdeen
Woody Harrelson ... role: Haymitch Abernathy
Stanley Tucci ... role: Caesar Flickerman
Lenny Kravitz ... role: Cinna
Wes Bentley ... role: Seneca Crane
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The Hunger Games Crew and Production Team
A look at the The Hunger Games behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Gary Ross previously directed Ocean's Eight, Free State of Jones and The Tale of Despereaux. The film's writer Billy Ray penned Richard Jewell, Terminator: Dark Fate and The Mummy.
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Key Facts
- Suzanne Collins' best-selling novel, the first in a trilogy published by Scholastic that has over 23.5 million copies in print in the United States alone, has developed a massive global following. It has spent more than 160 consecutive weeks/more than three consecutive years to date on The New York Times bestseller list since its publication in September 2008, and has also appeared consistently on USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists.
The Hunger Games Filming Timeline
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— The Hunger Games entered Completed status.
Awaiting release by the distributor; a release date may or may not be available.
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— The film entered Post-Production status.
Filming completed; footage being edited; music being composed and recorded; sound and visual effects being added.
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— The film entered Production status.
Finalizing production budget, filming the movie begins.
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— The film entered Pre-Production status.
Key cast and crew being hired; budget and production schedule finalized; shooting script approved.
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— The film entered Development status.
Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'.
The Hunger Games Release Date: When was the film released?
The Hunger Games was released nationwide on . The film opened in approximately 4,137 theaters. Seven other films are opening on the same date, including The Raid: Redemption, 4:44 Last Day On Earth and The Deep Blue Sea.
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The Hunger Games FAQ
Dec. 23, 2011
Will there be movies of all the Hunger Game books?
Mar. 24, 2012 Yes, Lionsgate plans to produce four Hunger Games movies with Catching Fire set for 2013.
Mar. 27, 2012
What is the fourth movie about if there is only three books?
Mar. 27, 2012 There are not many details yet about the fourth movie, but when there are, updates will appear on its profile page.
http://www.movieinsider.com/m9512/untitled-the-hunger-games-4/
Jan. 7, 2012
Can I buy the book to read on my iPad?
Mar. 24, 2012 Yes, the book is available through Amazon, which can be read using the Kindle iOS app.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Hunger-Games-Suzanne-Collins/dp/0439023521/
Jan. 31, 2012
Will it be in IMAX?
Mar. 24, 2012 Yes, The Hunger Games is available in IMAX.
http://www.imax.com/movies/m/the-hunger-games-the-imax-experience/
Mar. 25, 2012
Is it in 3D?
Mar. 25, 2012 No, the movie is in 2D only.
Mar. 26, 2012
How much did it make in its opening weekend?
Mar. 27, 2012 It grossed $152,535,747 in the US and Canada in its debut weekend. The third biggest 3-day weekend of all time after the final Harry Potter and The Dark Knight.
Dec. 20, 2011
How close is the movie to the book?
Dec. 22, 2011
How much archery training did Jennifer Lawrence do to prepare?
Dec. 22, 2011
Do we get to see things that happened to Peeta when Katniss wasn't around, unlike the book?
Explore the Hunger Games franchise — a series of films spanning 2012–2026. View the series timeline in release order.
Hunger Games Movies in Release Order
Browse the connected films in franchise order.
Upcoming Hunger Games Movies
Announced and active projects currently moving through production.
- The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Post-Production
Top Collaborators
Frequent cast and crew across the franchise.
- Jennifer Lawrence Actor5 appearances
- Josh Hutcherson Actor5 appearances
- Nina Jacobson Producer5 appearances
- Donald Sutherland Actor4 appearances
- Elizabeth Banks Actor4 appearances
- Francis Lawrence Director4 appearances
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