Teens must fight to death for survival in future nation. Year 2012 Theatrical Release 2012-03-23 Video Release 2012-08-18 Studio Lionsgate Genre Action MPAA Rating PG-13 CARA intense violent thematic material and disturbing images all involving teens Color Color Runtime 142 Animated Live-Action Full Synopsis Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. Part twisted entertainment, part government intimidation tactic, the Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which Tributes must fight to the death with one another until one survivor remains. Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she's ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love. Director Gary Ross Cast Gary Ross; Jennifer Lawrence; Willow Shields; Elizabeth Banks; Josh Hutcherson; Woody Harrelson; Stanley Tucci; Liam Hemsworth; Wes Bentley; Lenny Kravitz; Alexander Ludwig