The Hunger Games
A tense, emotionally charged survival thriller that balances brutal stakes with moments of tenderness and defiance.
Same composer: James Newton Howard · Tense, dark · about rebellion and power
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
A tense, emotionally charged dystopian spectacle that balances brutal action with political intrigue and a lingering sense of dread.
About 2013 film by Francis Lawrence
Genres drama, action, adventure, science fiction, dystopian
Directed by Francis Lawrence
Written by Michael Arndt, Simon Beaufoy
Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Donald Sutherland, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Woody Harrelson, Lenny Kravitz, Elizabeth Banks, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth
Music James Newton Howard
Runtime 146 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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