- Released on November 19, 2014
In the third installment of the Hunger Games series, Mockingjay - Part 1, we find ourselves once again in the dystopian world of Panem, where the Capitol’s tyrannical grip on the 12 districts has never been more apparent. Our hero, Katniss Everdeen, played by the talented Jennifer Lawrence, finds herself in District 13, a place that was once believed to have been obliterated by the Capitol. However, District 13 has been hiding in plain sight, building up its military strength to challenge the Capitol’s iron-fisted rule.
Katniss, still reeling from the traumatic events of the previous Hunger Games, is reluctant to become the face of the rebellion. She is haunted by the memories of her fallen comrades and the fate of Peeta Mellark, her fellow tribute and love interest, who is being held captive by the Capitol. Nevertheless, she is persuaded by the leaders of District 13, including President Coin and Plutarch Heavensbee, to become the Mockingjay, the symbol of the rebellion.
Throughout the movie, we see Katniss grappling with her new role as the Mockingjay, struggling to reconcile her desire for revenge against the Capitol with her innate compassion for the people of Panem. We also see the political machinations of District 13, as they manipulate Katniss’ image to rally the districts to their cause. Meanwhile, Peeta is being used as a propaganda tool by the Capitol, adding another layer of complexity to Katniss’ mission. Overall, Mockingjay - Part 1 is a thought-provoking and thrilling addition to the Hunger Games series, with Jennifer Lawrence delivering a powerful performance as the complex and conflicted Katniss Everdeen.
Full Cast of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1
Jennifer Lawrence
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Josh Hutcherson
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Woody Harrelson
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Elizabeth Banks
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Julianne Moore
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Jeffrey Wright
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Stanley Tucci
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Donald Sutherland
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Sam Claflin
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Mahershala Ali
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Natalie Dormer
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Elden Henson
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Patina Miller
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Paula Malcomson
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Robert Knepper
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Jada Taylor
Donna Biscoe
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Michael Garza
Michael Garza is an actor, known for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014), Wayward Pines (2015) and Timeless (2016).
Rus Blackwell
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