Why is The Hunger Games rated PG-13? The Hunger Games is rated PG-13 by the MPAA intense violent thematic material and disturbing images -- all involving teens.

Is the first Hunger Games movie appropriate?

Movie Info

District 12 Tribute Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) has little to rely on, other than her hunting skills and sharp instincts, in an arena where she must weigh survival against love. Rating: PG-13 (Disturbing Images|All Involving Teens|Intense Violent Thematic Mat.)

Is there anything inappropriate in The Hunger Games?

Drinking/drugs/smoking:2/5, One character, who is haunted by his violent past is addicted to alcohol, but there is nothing else. Swearing:1/5, A few uses of hell and damn. Sexy stuff:1/5, Peeta admits he had a crush on Katniss since they were kids, the two kiss once.

Is Hunger Games movie ok for 12 year old?

The Hunger Games is an action adventure based upon a series of teenage fiction books by bestselling author Susanne Collins. The film is emotionally intense, violent and thought provoking and more suited to older adolescents and adults.

Why isn t Hunger Games rated R?

In the case of the new "Hunger Games" movie, most of the violence takes place bloodlessly and just before a cut or during a quick take. These are common strategies that have kept movies like "The Lord of the Rings" and the more recent James Bond movies from earning an R, which would ultimately cut into ticket sales.

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Is Hunger Games ok for a 9 year old?

The book is rated by Scholastic as grade 5.3 and for ages 11-13. Parents' concerns about The Hunger Games center around violence. The book has a lot of it, and it is graphic at times. Much of the plot focuses on "the games" in which children kill children.

Should a 7 year old watch Hunger Games?

The Hunger Games is an action adventure based upon a series of teenage fiction books by bestselling author Susanne Collins. The film is emotionally intense, violent and thought provoking and more suited to older adolescents and adults.

Why is Hunger Games 1 Rated PG-13?

the sometimes dark and possibly disturbing tone of the film. scenes of threat and violence, some involving sympathetic characters. sight of injuries and blood. the use of weapons, particularly knives, by children, and possible imitable behaviour.

Can my 13 year old watch Hunger Games?

Like the previous four movies, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes has been rated 12A in the UK and PG-13 in the US. The PG-13 in the US means any children can see it without an adult, but parents of those under 13 are 'strongly cautioned' about its content.

How old is Katniss in the first Hunger Games?

She is thin and not very tall, but is strong for her size from hunting to feed her family in the woods outside of District 12. Katniss is sixteen years old during the 74th Hunger Games, and seventeen years old during the Quarter Quell and the Rebellion.

When was The Hunger Games censored?

“The Hunger Games” was banned in 2011, and a parent went to Goffstown school board in New Hampshire saying that the eleven-year-old child had nightmares. The parent said that banning the book could numb children to the effects of violence.

Who did Katniss shoot in the leg?

The two realized there were only weapons and no food or survival supplies. The Career tributes arrived at the Cornucopia, but were driven off by Katniss and Finnick. Katniss shot Gloss in the calf when he attempted to dive into the water for safety but was too slow.

How gory is The Hunger Games movie?

Spoilers. The Cornucopia Bloodbath scene at the start of the hunger games is very intense and quite disturbing. We see children brutally murdered by other kids, although the camera is shaky, making the gore hard to focus on. We see spearing and stabbings and blood splashing out as well as a brief leg amputation.

Why do kids have to fight in Hunger Games?

As punishment for a past rebellion against the Capitol (called the "Dark Days"), in which District 13 was destroyed, one boy and one girl from each of the twelve remaining districts, between the ages of 12 and 18, are selected by lottery to compete in an annual pageant called the Hunger Games.

Why was Katniss rated 11?

Clove - 10, presumed for her knife throwing skills. Thresh - 10 (book), 9 (film), presumed for his physical strength. Peeta Mellark - 8, for physical strength. Katniss Everdeen - 11, for her skill with a bow and arrow and her fierce temper.

How old was Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games?

Many actresses auditioned for the role of Katniss before Lawrence, fresh off of her first Oscar nomination for Winter's Bone, was chosen. When she landed the coveted part, she was 20 years old.

Is Hunger Games too violent for kids?

There are a few splashes and cuts that can be seen, but it isn't too bad. There are many glimpses of deep gashes and wounds on various characters, and multiple dead bodies. There is a video shown from a previous game of a teenager bashing another kid's face with a bloody brick.

Can my 11 year old watch The Hunger Games?

And EW can reveal exclusively that the group rates The Hunger Games a “Pause 13+.” What does that mean? “When we rate something 'pause,' it's really a know-your-kids situation,” managing editor Betsy Bozdech tells EW. “It's iffy for the age, but some 13-year-olds may be able to handle it, and some may not.

Is Catching Fire appropriate for 10 year olds?

Parents need to know that The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is the second installment in the Hunger Games trilogy. Although the book series is extremely popular with tweens and even younger elementary-school readers, the movie may be too dark and violent for even mature tween readers.

How old is Peeta in The Hunger Games?

Characterization. Peeta is the same age as Katniss, making him 16 years old in The Hunger Games and 17-18 in Catching Fire and Mockingjay. Peeta is of "medium height, stocky build" and has "ashy blond hair that falls in waves over his forehead." He has blue eyes.

What does PG 13 mean?

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned, Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13. This rating is a stronger caution for parents that content included may not be appropriate for children under 13 (pre-teen ages). This may include stronger language, extended violence or sexual situations and drug-use.

Why is Gale's name in 42 times?

At eighteen years old, Gale has his name entered the Reaping Bowl forty-two times. This is because he has signed up for tessera several times (once each for himself as well as his family members – his siblings, Rory, Posy, and Vick, and his mother, Hazelle Hawthorne) every single year since he was 12.

Why is The Hunger Games so violent?

“It's the violence and the brutality (which) is the heart of the film, because it's what gets the people angry to start an uprising and to start a revolution,” she said. In the “Games” trilogy, it's a corrupt government that forces the children to compete in the deadly Hunger Games.

What are the gruesome scenes in The Hunger Games?

Is Hunger Games 2 gory?

The violence is more tense but less bloody than the original, (the only two bloody scenes are when Gale is whipped and a beloved character is beaten to death.) The drinking level is low, and the two morphling addicts don't actually take any drugs during the movie.