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Science Fiction · Adventure · Action · 2h 22m · 2012

The Hunger Games

★ 7.2 / 10 · 23,967 votes EN
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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.

Directed by Gary Ross Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks
Science FictionAdventureActionThriller
First releaseMar 12, 2012
Score7.2 / 10
Length2h 22m
LanguageEN

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Release rollout

The Hunger Games opened first in Denmark on March 12, 2012. The rollout continued across 37 countries, finishing in Italy on May 1, 2012. In the United States, it arrived in theaters on March 23, 2012. A digital release followed on August 18, 2012.

Release dates by country

DenmarkMar 12, 2012
ArgentinaMar 21, 2012
SwitzerlandMar 21, 2012
GermanyMar 21, 2012
FranceMar 21, 2012
NetherlandsMar 21, 2012
AustriaMar 22, 2012
AustraliaMar 22, 2012
Czech RepublicMar 22, 2012
GreeceMar 22, 2012
Hong KongMar 22, 2012
HungaryMar 22, 2012
IsraelMar 22, 2012
New ZealandMar 22, 2012
PortugalMar 22, 2012
RussiaMar 22, 2012
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SloveniaMar 22, 2012
SlovakiaMar 22, 2012
ThailandMar 22, 2012
UkraineMar 22, 2012
BulgariaMar 23, 2012
BrazilMar 23, 2012
CanadaMar 23, 2012
EstoniaMar 23, 2012
United KingdomMar 23, 2012
IrelandMar 23, 2012
ISMar 23, 2012
MexicoMar 23, 2012
PolandMar 23, 2012
RomaniaMar 23, 2012
SwedenMar 23, 2012
TurkeyMar 23, 2012
United StatesMar 23, 2012
VietnamMar 30, 2012
South KoreaApr 5, 2012
LithuaniaApr 6, 2012
SpainApr 20, 2012
ItalyMay 1, 2012

Release date history

Oct 24, 2026Israel release announced for Mar 22, 2012
Oct 7, 2026Argentina release announced for Mar 21, 2012

Frequently asked questions

When does The Hunger Games come out?

The Hunger Games was released on March 12, 2012.

When does The Hunger Games come out in United States?

The Hunger Games was released in United States on March 23, 2012.

When does The Hunger Games come out in United Kingdom?

The Hunger Games was released in United Kingdom on March 23, 2012.

When does The Hunger Games come out in Germany?

The Hunger Games was released in Germany on March 21, 2012.

When does The Hunger Games come out in Australia?

The Hunger Games was released in Australia on March 22, 2012.

When will The Hunger Games be available on streaming or digital?

The Hunger Games became available on digital platforms on August 18, 2012.

Who directed The Hunger Games?

The Hunger Games was directed by Gary Ross.

How long is The Hunger Games?

The Hunger Games has a runtime of 2h 22m.

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