'Hunger Games' Details That Reveal Even More About The Fictional World

'Hunger Games' Details That Reveal Even More About The Fictional World

Leah Collins
Updated February 10, 2025 232.3K views 12 items
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Vote up the tiny details you missed from 'The Hunger Games.'

There was a time not too long ago when The Hunger Games was everywhere. These valuable small details fans found in The Hunger Games films prove there's as much passion for the franchise as ever. 

From the inner working of the dystopian world to fun, interesting facts you didn't know, these are the most impressive and unexpected movie details fans found in The Hunger Games! Show some love and vote up the tiny details you missed on your first watch. 


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    When Katniss Hallucinates, All Of The Coal Miners Have Her Father's Face

    From Redditor u/GizmosArrow:

    In The Hunger Games (2012) when Katniss is hallucinating/remembering we see all the coal miners have her father's face.

    828 votes
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  • 2

    Rue's Chances Of Winning Quickly Jump From 60-1 To 7-1

    Rue's Chances Of Winning Quickly Jump From 60-1 To 7-1

    From Redditor u/Lupin3000:

    Just noticed this actually. The shot before at 42:58 had Rue at 60:1 odds, in the next shot of the whole board (at 43:01) her odds have improved dramatically to 7:1.

    617 votes
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  • 3

    A Small 'Knife' Appears At Peeta's Throat As He's Forced To Speak Against His Will

    A Small 'Knife' Appears At Peeta's Throat As He's Forced To Speak Against His Will
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    From Redditor u/stick:

    In Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, it is believed Peter was forced to speak out against the rebellion on TV. His costume looks like it’s holding a knife to his throat.

    677 votes
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  • 4

    A Map Of The Hunger Games World Is Seen In 'Catching Fire'

    A Map Of The Hunger Games World Is Seen In 'Catching Fire'
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    From Redditor u/jfrescinthehiz:

    In The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, on the train we see a glimpse of what the fictitious Hunger Games world looks like and where the districts are!

    566 votes
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  • 5

    Katniss Actually Carries The Pearl Peeta Gave Her In The First Film Throughout Them All

    Katniss Actually Carries The Pearl Peeta Gave Her In The First Film Throughout Them All

    From Redditor u/Jov_West:

    At least three times we were shown Katniss holding/caressing a small round object in Mockingjay. I just realized this was from the Quarter Quell arena. Peeta found a clam with a pearl inside and gave it to Katniss, it reminded her of him and she always kept it with her.

    674 votes
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    The Drawings In Cinna’s Sketchbook Were Done By The Film’s Costume Designers

    The Drawings In Cinna’s Sketchbook Were Done By The Film’s Costume Designers
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    From Redditor u/Taako_Tuuesday:

    In The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1(2014) the drawings in Cinna’s sketchbook were done by the film’s costume designers Kurt and Bart, detailing elements they used in the actual outfits.

    524 votes
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