Katniss Everdeen must survive mortal combat in the annual Hunger Games, where the Capitol requires the twelve districts to atone for insurrection by forcing tributes to fight to the death in a man-made fantasy setting. The film is an action/adventure science fiction directed by Gary Ross, starring Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen and Josh Hutcherson as Peeta as they are forced to fight for survival in the Hunger Games.