Movie

The Hunger Games

“The world will be watching.”

★ 7.2(23,442)20122h 22m

Science Fiction Adventure Action Thriller

The Hunger Games is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus in New Zealand, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Neon TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Gary Ross
Release date: 2012-03-12
Runtime: 2h 22m
Language: English
Box office: $694,000,000
Budget: $75,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Lionsgate
Part of: The Hunger Games Collection

The Hunger Games — trailer

About The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games is a 2012 movie in the Science Fiction, Adventure and Action genres, directed by Gary Ross, starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth. It has a runtime of 2 hours 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 23,442 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Hunger Games in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Jennifer Lawrence

Katniss Everdeen

Josh Hutcherson

Peeta Mellark

Liam Hemsworth

Gale Hawthorne

Woody Harrelson

Haymitch Abernathy

Elizabeth Banks

Effie Trinket

Lenny Kravitz

Cinna

Stanley Tucci

Caesar Flickerman

Donald Sutherland

President Coriolanus Snow

Wes Bentley

Seneca Crane

Toby Jones

Claudius Templesmith

Alexander Ludwig

Cato

Isabelle Fuhrman

Clove

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookrevolutiondystopiamonarchyfemale protagonistfashionbow and arrowgamecynicalhuntingarcherydeath matchquestioningspeculativefuturistic city

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Hunger Games in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, you can stream The Hunger Games on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Neon TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video.

Is The Hunger Games on Netflix?+

The Hunger Games is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus.

How long is The Hunger Games?+

The Hunger Games has a runtime of 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).

Who stars in The Hunger Games?+

The Hunger Games stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson and Elizabeth Banks.

When did The Hunger Games come out?+

The Hunger Games is a 2012 movie directed by Gary Ross.

What genre is The Hunger Games?+

The Hunger Games is Science Fiction, Adventure, Action and Thriller film.

Who directed The Hunger Games?+

The Hunger Games was directed by Gary Ross.