The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014)
The revolution ignites as Katniss Everdeen reluctantly becomes the face of Panem's uprising against the Capitol.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1
- Release Year: 2014
- Directed by: Francis Lawrence
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Thriller
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 2h 3m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): November 19, 2014 (Belgium - 16), November 21, 2014 (United States - PG-13), November 21, 2014 (Canada - PG), November 20, 2014 (United Kingdom - 12A), November 20, 2014 (Germany - 12), November 19, 2014 (France - 12), November 20, 2014 (New Zealand - M), November 20, 2014 (Australia - M), November 19, 2014 (Brazil - 14), November 21, 2014 (Mexico - B), November 20, 2014 (Italy - T), November 21, 2014 (Spain - 12), November 20, 2014 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: Nälkäpeli 3: Matkijanärhi - Osa 1 (FI), Os Jogos da Fome: A Revolta - Parte 1 (PT), Los Juegos del Hambre 3 - Sinsajo Parte 1 (MX), The Hunger Games III: Mockingjay - Part 1 (US), 飢餓遊戲終極篇 自由幻夢1 (HK), Hry o život: Síla vzdoru - 1. část (CZ), 飢餓遊戲3：自由幻夢Ⅰ (TW), Hunger Games - Il canto della rivolta - Parte 1 (IT)
- Production Companies: Lionsgate, Color Force
- Production Countries: United States of America
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 - Plot
After surviving the Quarter Quell, Katniss finds herself in the hidden stronghold of District 13, where the rebellion against the Capitol is gaining momentum. Struggling with the weight of becoming the symbol of resistance, she must navigate fragile alliances while trying to protect those she loves. As propaganda battles rage and Panem moves closer to full-scale war, Katniss is forced to confront the true cost of revolution.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the spark of rebellion take hold:
Fire burns brighter in the darkness.
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Francis Lawrence
Main Cast
- Jennifer Lawrence
- Josh Hutcherson
- Liam Hemsworth
- Woody Harrelson
- Elizabeth Banks
- Julianne Moore
- Philip Seymour Hoffman
- Jeffrey Wright
- Stanley Tucci
- Donald Sutherland
Writers
- Danny Strong
- Peter Craig
Producers
- Nina Jacobson
- Jon Kilik
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 - FAQs
Where can you stream The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1?
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex.
Is The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 based on a book?
Yes. The film adapts the first half of Mockingjay, the third and final novel in Suzanne Collins' bestselling Hunger Games trilogy. The decision to split the book into two films was announced in 2012, following the trend set by other major YA franchises.
Who are the main actors in Mockingjay - Part 1?
Jennifer Lawrence leads the cast as Katniss Everdeen, joined by Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark, Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore as President Coin, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Stanley Tucci, and Donald Sutherland as President Snow.
Why is Peeta acting strangely in Mockingjay - Part 1?
Peeta has been captured and tortured by the Capitol, which has subjected him to a process called "hijacking" — tracker jacker venom-based conditioning that distorts his memories of Katniss, turning her into a threat in his mind. His televised appearances are coerced Capitol propaganda designed to undermine the rebellion.
What is The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 about?
After escaping the Quarter Quell, Katniss Everdeen is brought to the underground District 13, where rebel leaders want her to become the Mockingjay — the face of their revolution against the Capitol. The film focuses on the propaganda war between the two sides as Panem edges toward all-out conflict.
What is the age rating for Mockingjay - Part 1?
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 is rated PG-13 in the United States for intense sequences of violence and action, some disturbing images, and thematic material. In the UK it carries a 12A certificate, and in Germany and France it is rated 12.
How long is The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes). It is notably shorter than its predecessor, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, which ran for 146 minutes, reflecting its more contained, character-driven focus on the buildup to open war.
Did Mockingjay - Part 1 perform well at the box office?
Yes. Made on a budget of approximately $125 million, the film earned over $755 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing films of 2014. It opened to $121 million domestically in its opening weekend, though it fell short of Catching Fire's record-breaking debut.
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