PG-13
The Hunger Games
2012 • 142 min • Science Fiction · Adventure · Action · Thriller
Our family guide
Best from age 1472
Movie Knight Score
23734 reviews
- 72 Audience · 23734 · 100%
In a post-apocalyptic world, teenagers are forced to fight to the death in a televised arena. When Katniss Everdeen volunteers for the deadly Hunger Games to save her younger sister, she must navigate extreme danger and moral dilemmas while inspiring hope for change. This film explores themes of survival, sacrifice, and resistance against oppression, offering a gripping, albeit intense, viewing experience.
- Violence & peril
- 8/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 7/10
Heads up
- Frequent perilous situations and combat resulting in character deaths, though often implied or not graphically detailed.
- Emotional intensity due to the premise of children fighting each other.
- Themes of governmental oppression and class struggle may be unsettling.
What it models well
- Self-sacrifice and protecting loved ones
- Resilience and courage in adversity
- Standing up against injustice
Talk about it after
- How does Katniss's decision to volunteer impact her and her family? What does it teach us about bravery?
- The Capitol uses the Hunger Games to maintain control. What real-world examples can you think of where power is used to oppress or divide people?
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.2/10 (23,734)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt1392170