The Hunger Games
“The world will be watching.”
Synopsis
In a dystopian society where the Capitol forces each district to send two young tributes to fight to the death in a televised spectacle, a girl volunteers to take her sister’s place, setting the stage for a struggle of survival and defiance.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Offiical Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-02
Top Cast
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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
Wes Bentley
Seneca Crane
Toby Jones
Claudius Templesmith
Alexander Ludwig
Cato
Isabelle Fuhrman
Clove
Amandla Stenberg
Rue
Willow Shields
Primrose Everdeen
Sandra Ellis Lafferty
Greasy Sae
Paula Malcomson
Asterid Everdeen
Rhoda Griffis
Registration Woman
Sandino Moya-Smith
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 18, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 10, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$75M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$694M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
9.25x
+$619M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Ross, Billy Ray, Suzanne Collins
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- The Hunger Games
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Budget
- $75M
- Worldwide Gross
- $694M
- Production Studios
- Lionsgate, Color Force
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Ross
Gary Ross, Billy Ray, Suzanne Collins
James Newton Howard
Tom Stern, Patrick Loungway, Robby Baumgartner
Juliette Welfling, Stephen Mirrione, Christopher S. Capp
Jon Kilik, Suzanne Collins, Robin Bissell, Louise Rosner-Meyer, Nina Jacobson
Department Leadership Roster
Juliette Welfling
Editor
Jon Kilik
Producer
Stephen Mirrione
Editor
Tom Stern
Director of Photography
Gary Ross
Screenplay
Gary Ross
Director
Philip Messina
Production Design
Nina Jacobson
Producer
Judianna Makovsky
Costume Design
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Billy Ray
Screenplay
Suzanne Collins
Screenplay
Allan Poppleton
Stunt Coordinator
Christopher S. Capp
Editor
Chad Stahelski
Stunt Coordinator
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Hunger Games.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hunger Games
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hunger Games about?
In a dystopian society where the Capitol forces each district to send two young tributes to fight to the death in a televised spectacle, a girl volunteers to take her sister’s place, setting the stage for a struggle of survival and defiance.
Who directed The Hunger Games?
The Hunger Games was directed by Gary Ross.
Who stars in The Hunger Games?
The principal cast of The Hunger Games includes Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks.
When was The Hunger Games released and how long is it?
The Hunger Games was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Hunger Games?
The Hunger Games had a reported production budget of $75M and grossed $694M at the worldwide box office (9.25 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Hunger Games?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hunger Games was composed by James Newton Howard.
Is The Hunger Games based on a book or true story?
The Hunger Games is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Suzanne Collins".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hunger Games?
The Hunger Games holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).