The Starving Games
“All the laughs... Half the calories.”
Synopsis
In this Hunger Games spoof, Kantmiss Evershot must fight for her life in the 75th annual Starving Games, where she could also win an old ham, a coupon for a foot-long sub, and a partially eaten pickle.
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Top Cast
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Maiara Walsh
Kantmiss Evershot
Cody Christian
Peter Malarky
Brant Daugherty
Dale
Diedrich Bader
President Snowballs
Ross Wyngaarden
Marco
Lauren Bowles
Effoff
Dean J. West
Seleca
Michael Hartson
Bob Hylox
Theodus Crane
Cleaver Williams
Chris Marroy
Stanley Caeserman
Eryn L. Davis
Rudy
Kennedy Hermansen
Petunia
Juhahn Jones
Cinnamon
Taylor Murphy
Glammer
Nick Gomez
Na'vi Guy
Rob Steinberg
Gandalf
Brittney Karbowski
Backpack Girl
Aaron Jay Rome
Oz
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 31, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jason Friedberg, Aaron Seltzer
- Screenplay & Story
- Aaron Seltzer, Jason Friedberg
- Original Score
- Tim Wynn
- Original Title
- The Starving Games
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $4.5M
- Production Studios
- The Safran Company, 3 in the Box
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jason Friedberg, Aaron Seltzer
Aaron Seltzer, Jason Friedberg
Tim Wynn
Shawn Maurer
Peck Prior
Hal Olofsson, Peter Safran, Aaron Seltzer, Jason Friedberg, Patty Long
Department Leadership Roster
Danny Epper
Stunt Coordinator
Aaron Seltzer
Writer
Jason Friedberg
Writer
Jason Friedberg
Director
Aaron Seltzer
Director
Peck Prior
Editor
Peter Safran
Producer
Aaron Seltzer
Producer
Maressa Richtmyer
Costume Design
William A. Elliott
Production Design
Tim Wynn
Original Music Composer
Jason Friedberg
Producer
Shawn Maurer
Director of Photography
Kenny Yates
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Starving Games
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Starving Games about?
In this Hunger Games spoof, Kantmiss Evershot must fight for her life in the 75th annual Starving Games, where she could also win an old ham, a coupon for a foot-long sub, and a partially eaten pickle.
Who directed The Starving Games?
The Starving Games was directed by Jason Friedberg, Aaron Seltzer.
Who stars in The Starving Games?
The principal cast of The Starving Games includes Maiara Walsh, Cody Christian, Brant Daugherty, Diedrich Bader, Ross Wyngaarden.
When was The Starving Games released and how long is it?
The Starving Games was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Starving Games?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Starving Games was composed by Tim Wynn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Starving Games?
The Starving Games holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).