The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1

The 2014 American science fiction adventure film, directed by Francis Lawrence and based on Suzanne Collins' novel "Mockingjay," is the third installment in "The Hunger Games" series and the first part of the final book's adaptation. The plot follows Katniss Everdeen, who, after the destruction of the 75th Hunger Games arena, finds herself in District 13. There, she becomes the symbol of resistance against the tyranny of the Capitol and President Snow. The main cast includes Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss Everdeen), Josh Hutcherson (Peeta Mellark), Liam Hemsworth (Gale Hawthorne), Woody Harrelson (Haymitch Abernathy), Elizabeth Banks (Effie Trinket), Julianne Moore (President Alma Coin), Philip Seymour Hoffman (Plutarch Heavensbee), Jeffrey Wright (Beetee), Stanley Tucci (Caesar Flickerman), and Donald Sutherland (President Snow). The film premiered on November 10, 2014, in London and was widely released on November 21, 2014. It received mixed reviews from critics, who noted its darker tone and lack of action compared to previous installments but praised Lawrence's performance. The film grossed over $755 million worldwide, becoming the second-highest-grossing film in the series.