About The Hunger Games
- Released on March 12, 2012
"The Hunger Games" is a captivating movie set in the post-apocalyptic nation of Panem, which was once North America. The story takes an intriguing turn every year when the twelve districts are forced to send a teenage boy and girl to participate in the Hunger Games, a brutal and nationally televised event. This annual tradition serves as both a form of twisted entertainment and a ruthless government intimidation tactic, ensuring the districts remain subservient to the Capitol.
In this intense and thrilling movie, we are introduced to our brave protagonist, Katniss Everdeen, played by the talented Jennifer Lawrence. When her younger sister, Primrose, is chosen as one of the tributes for District 12, Katniss courageously volunteers to take her place. Alongside Katniss is Peeta Mellark, portrayed by Josh Hutcherson, who also hails from District 12. These two inexperienced teens are now thrust into an arena where they must fight against highly-trained tributes from other districts who have spent their entire lives preparing for these Games.
As Katniss and Peeta struggle to stay alive in the brutal arena, they must rely on their instincts, wit, and the guidance of their mentor, the drunken but cunning Haymitch Abernathy, a former victor of the Hunger Games. Throughout the competition, Katniss is faced with impossible choices, having to weigh her survival against her humanity and her life against love. The Hunger Games is an unforgettable cinematic experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat, as you root for Katniss and Peeta while they navigate this treacherous and heart-wrenching journey.
Full Cast of The Hunger Games
Jennifer Lawrence plays Katniss Everdeen
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Woody Harrelson plays Haymitch Abernathy
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Amandla Stenberg plays Rue
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Sandra Ellis Lafferty plays Hob Vendor
Paula Malcomson plays Katniss' Mother
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Raiko Bowman plays Peeta's Mother
Dwayne Boyd plays Peacekeeper #1
Anthony Reynolds plays Peacekeeper #2
Judd Lormand plays Peacekeeper #3
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Dayo Okeniyi plays Thresh
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Ian Nelson plays Tribute Boy District 3
Kalia Prescott plays Tribute Girl District 3
Ethan Jamieson plays Tribute Boy District 4
Jacqueline Emerson plays Fox Face
Mackenzie Lintz plays Tribute Girl District 8
Imanol Yepez-Frias plays Tribute Boy District 9
Annie Thurman plays Tribute Girl District 9
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Amber Chaney plays Avox Girl
Karan Kendrick plays Atala
Shane Bissell plays Birthday Boy
Kate Kneeland plays Hovercraft Tech
Steve Coulter plays Game Center Tech #1
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John Ross plays Game Center Tech #4
Phillip Troy Linger plays Katniss' Father
Julie Ivey plays Martha (uncredited)
Mark Meekins plays Resident (uncredited)
Jeremy Marinas plays Tribute Boy District 10 (uncredited)
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Crew of The Hunger Games
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- Jennifer Lawrence
- Josh Hutcherson
- Liam Hemsworth
- Woody Harrelson
- Elizabeth Banks
- Lenny Kravitz
- Stanley Tucci
- Donald Sutherland
- Wes Bentley
- Toby Jones
- Alexander Ludwig
- Isabelle Fuhrman
- Amandla Stenberg
- Willow Shields
- Sandra Ellis Lafferty
- Paula Malcomson
- Rhoda Griffis
- Sandino Moya-Smith
- Raiko Bowman
- Dwayne Boyd
- Anthony Reynolds
- Judd Lormand
- Kimiko Gelman
- Nelson Ascencio
- Brooke Bundy
- Dayo Okeniyi
- Leven Rambin
- Jack Quaid
- Latarsha Rose
- Ian Nelson
- Kalia Prescott
- Ethan Jamieson
- Jacqueline Emerson
- Mackenzie Lintz
- Imanol Yepez-Frias
- Annie Thurman
- Dakota Hood
- Amber Chaney
- Karan Kendrick
- Shane Bissell
- Kate Kneeland
- Steve Coulter
- Sharon Conley
- Tim Taylor
- John Ross
- Phillip Troy Linger
- Julie Ivey
- Mark Meekins
- Jeremy Marinas
- Bill Bennett