The Hunger Games
- Genre: Action, Drama, Science Fiction
- Film running length: 142 min
(excl trailers and advertisements) - UK Release Date: 23/3/2012
- Directed by: Gary Ross
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Distributor: Lionsgate
Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth
Sci-fi thriller ‘The Hunger Games’, from director Gary Ross (Seabiscuit, Pleasantville) takes us to a future North America where deadly gladiatorial combat has become an annual TV sensation.
Every year, a teenage boy and girl are selected to compete in a fight to the death with other contenders. When Katniss takes her younger sister’s place for the forthcoming match, only training from a past champion and her instinct for survival can help her return home victorious.
‘The Hunger Games’ stars Jennifer Lawrence (X-Men: First Class) and Josh Hutcherson (Detention).
Contains intense threat, moderate violence and occasional gory moments.
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The Hunger Games: Average guest rating breakdown (across UK & Ireland):
Total ratings: 2538
Average rating: 4.3
58 (2%)
Poor
86 (3%)
Alright
292 (12%)
Good
780 (31%)
Very Good
1322 (52%)
Fantastic
Latest customer reviews (from a total of 147 reviews):
Amazing
Having said that, it was still an enjoyable film and have seen again hundreds of times!
amazing!
Its Crunch Time!!
Amazing!
p.s read the book series also.
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