The Hunger Games (2012)
📌 Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV Store🛡️ Older teens 13+
📖 Story
A girl volunteers to take her sister's place in The Hunger Games, a televised battle where tributes must fight to the death in a dystopian nation's grotesque spectacle. Armed with survival instincts rather than formal training, she navigates a deadly arena against career tributes while the entire nation watches her every move. What begins as an act of sacrifice becomes a revolution waiting to ignite, forcing her to confront impossible choices between self-preservation and the weight of what she represents to those who suffer under tyranny.
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Rise-to-power
82
Strong recommendation
EnergyRising and charged
ToneEpic and aspirational
ExperienceGrowth, power, and escalation
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect a rise-from-below journey built on training, power shifts, and the satisfaction of steady progression.
Questions keep it movingBuilds tension through reveal
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Older teens
📌 MPAA
Family supervision is recommended for younger viewers.
Runtime
142 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorGary Ross
WritingSuzanne CollinsGary RossBilly Ray
CastJennifer LawrenceJosh HutchersonLiam HemsworthWoody HarrelsonElizabeth Banks
ProductionNina JacobsonJon KilikRobin BissellSuzanne Collins
MusicJames Newton HowardLon BenderMichael Keller
CinematographyTom SternPatrick LoungwayDuane 'DC' Manwiller
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
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🔥Huge commercial success9.25x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue reached a very high multiple of the production cost
The release achieved a very large return multiple, clearly beyond a normal strong success.
Quick pulse
Huge success
💹 Return multiple: 9.25x📈 ROI: +825%🧾 Huge commercial success
💰Budget
$75M75 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$694M694 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
🔥Commercial gap
+$619M+619 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
🔥Return multiple
9.25x9.25x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
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Budget: $75M • Revenue: $694M • Commercial gap: +$619M ROI +825%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Return multiple is very high.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
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Cast & crew
Jennifer Lawrence
Katniss Everdeen
Josh Hutcherson
Peeta Mellark
Liam Hemsworth
Gale Hawthorne
Woody Harrelson
Haymitch Abernathy
Elizabeth Banks
Effie Trinket
Lenny Kravitz
Cinna
Stanley Tucci
Caesar Flickerman
Donald Sutherland
President Coriolanus Snow
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Wes Bentley
Seneca Crane
Toby Jones
Claudius Templesmith
Alexander Ludwig
Cato
Isabelle Fuhrman
Clove
Amandla Stenberg
Rue
Willow Shields
Primrose Everdeen
Director: Gary Ross
❓ FAQ
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1What is the story of The Hunger Games?
The film follows an annual event where each district is forced to send two young people to fight in an open arena broadcast to millions of viewers. A girl volunteers to take her younger sister's place in this deadly competition. The story tracks her journey through this brutal contest.
2What is the runtime of The Hunger Games?
The film has a runtime of 142 minutes (2 hours and 23 minutes).
3Who is the director and main cast of the film?
The film is directed by Gary Ross and stars Jennifer Lawrence, جوش هوتشرسن, Liam Hemsworth, وودي هارلسون, and Elizabeth Banks.
4When was The Hunger Games released?
The Hunger Games was released in 2012.
5What genres does The Hunger Games belong to?
The film belongs to the science fiction, adventure, action, and thriller genres, offering a multi-dimensional cinematic experience.
6Is the film suitable for all ages?
The film contains intense action and thriller scenes, so it's recommended to check age ratings in your country before watching, especially for younger viewers.
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