“The Hunger Games” is a film adaptation of a popular young-adult novel by Suzanne Collins. The story revolves around a 16-year-old girl named Katniss Everdeen who volunteers for a televised tournament where 24 teens fight to the death for entertainment.
The film is set in the future in a divided nation called Panem with 12 districts. Each district selects a male and female teen as “Tributes” to compete in the Hunger Games, a televised event reinforcing the government’s power.
When Katniss’s sister is selected as a Tribute, she volunteers to take her place and trains under former champion Haymitch Abernathy to sharpen her skills, required for survival. The film features Jennifer Lawrence, Woody Harrelson, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth.
“The Hunger Games” is rated PG13, blending genres like drama, fantasy, action, adventure, and science fiction.
