The Hunger Games (2012)★ 7.2/10
- Action
- Adventure
- Thriller
- Sci-Fi
Directed by: Gary Ross
Written by: Gary Ross, Suzanne Collins, Billy Ray
In a dystopian future, the totalitarian Capitol selects one boy and one girl from each of the twelve districts to fight to the death in the annual Hunger Games, televised for all to see. When Katniss Everdeen's sister is chosen as tribute, Katniss volunteers to take her place, and with her fellow tribute Peeta Mellark, she must fight for survival and challenge the cruel system that rules their world.
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Stanley TucciCaesar Flickerman
Wes BentleySeneca Crane
Jennifer LawrenceKatniss Everdeen
Willow ShieldsPrimrose Everdeen
Liam HemsworthGale Hawthorne
Elizabeth BanksEffie Trinket
Sandra Ellis LaffertyHob Vendor
Paula MalcomsonKatniss' Mother
Rhoda GriffisRegistration Woman
Josh HutchersonPeeta Mellark
Dwayne BoydPeacekeeper #1
Anthony ReynoldsPeacekeeper #2Videos
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Awards · 7 wins, 4 nominations
See all ›- WinnerAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 2013Saturn Award · Best Actress
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 2013Golden Globe · Best Original Song - Motion Picture
- NomineeAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 2013Saturn Award · Best Science Fiction Film
- WinnerTeen Choice Awards 2012Teen Choice Award · Choice Movie: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
- WinnerTeen Choice Awards 2012Teen Choice Award · Choice Movie: Male Scene Stealer
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thbzcrt_7May 7, 2025
thbzcrt_7May 7, 2025Looking back, the film feels empty—no depth, no coherent logic, and no distinct identity. The action is reduced to shaky-cam chaos, substituting camera movement for intensity. It skims over major themes like authoritarianism, social inequality, and rebellion, never delving deep enough to be meaningful. There's so much setup, yet the climax—the part that should hit hardest—is glossed over without impact.
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SuperMovieApril 27, 2025
SuperMovieApril 27, 2025The concept is compelling, but the film takes far too long to reach the arena—nearly an hour of setup before the actual Games begin. And once they do, the pacing remains flat. The most anticipated and potentially thrilling section of the film lacks urgency. The romance between the leads also feels forced, with no chemistry or believable buildup. Their sudden love story is more puzzling than moving.
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redjohn42February 18, 2024
redjohn42February 18, 2024The beginning of the trend of ¨dystopian movies about the rich being more extremely rich and the protagonist is a girl who is different from the rest¨. I liked it! Jennifer Lawerence has a charismatic energy around her character and the overall plot has some tension.
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Plantão CinéfiloOctober 20, 2021
Plantão CinéfiloOctober 20, 2021May the odds…
A visually and emotionally impactful experience, a loyal adaptation of the book and just an all-around enjoyable good action/ adventure blend that doesn't really get old. Honestly the movie that sky-rocketed J-Law's career and started to reveal her versatility as an actress, and with good reason.
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elizabethevensJune 23, 2021
elizabethevensJune 23, 2021Thank you, J Law
Jennifer Lawrence is one of the best actresses of her generation, and having her as part of this saga just makes it even better. Her Katniss is perfect, she knows exactly what she’s doing with the character.
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Olivesuki77March 24, 2021
Olivesuki77March 24, 2021A heroine with bow and arrow
Jennifer Lawrence plays Katniss Everdeen, a heroine capable of using a bow and arrow to fight her way to freedom in an oppressive society with limited resources.
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de.YvetteMarch 24, 2021
de.YvetteMarch 24, 2021A new role model
Jennifer Lawrence performs Katniss Everdeen, an action heroine that influenced a whole generation with the same weight as other similar characters, such as Harry Potter.
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User-1502732540February 5, 2026
User-1502732540February 5, 2026buena
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User-1383806279December 12, 2025
User-1383806279December 12, 2025Contains spoilers
La vívida esencia de un Régimen totalitario manipula y agrede a los menos favorecidos hasta el punto de hacerlos matarse a unos a otros para la diversión y ganancia de los poderosos (apuesta a ganadores)
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Tik tok Cuenta principalOctober 13, 2025
Tik tok Cuenta principalOctober 13, 2025Noce
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Santi DuarteSeptember 18, 2025
Santi DuarteSeptember 18, 2025Contains spoilers
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vlinns3May 14, 2025
vlinns3May 14, 2025Vendo de novo agora, o filme parece vazio — sem profundidade, sem lógica coerente e sem identidade distinta. A ação é reduzida ao caos da câmera trêmula, substituindo intensidade pelo movimento da câmera. Ele aborda temas importantes como autoritarismo, desigualdade social e rebelião, nunca se aprofundando o suficiente para ser significativo. O cenário é amplo, mas o clímax — a parte que deveria causar maior impacto — decepciona.
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