25 Dystopian Story & Survival Movies Like “Hunger Games”

If you enjoyed “The Hunger Games” and looking for more dystopian movies like it that portray the art of survival, fight to the death, kill or be killed, etc, then here are 25 more movies like “Hunger Games” that you definitely need to watch today.

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25 Dystopian Story Movies Like “Hunger Games”

As requested, here are the 25 best movies like “Hunger Games”.

MOVIES	RELEASED	DURATION	RATING
The Maze Runner	2014	1h 53m	6.8 (490K)
Divergent	2014	2h 19m	6.6 (476K)
In Time	2011	1h 49m	6.7 (429K)
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials	2015	2h 11m	6.3 (256K)
The Divergent Series: Insurgent	2015	1h 59m	6.2 (248K)
The Purge	2013	1h 25m	5.7 (233K)
Battle Royale	2000	1h 54m	7.6 (190K)
The Purge: Anarchy	2014	1h 43m	6.4 (158K)
Maze Runner: The Death Cure	2018	2h 23m	6.2 (153K)
Escape Room	2019	1h 39m	6.4 (135K)
What Happened to Monday	2017	2h 3m	6.8 (130K)
Allegiant	2016	2h 00m	5.7 (129K)
Exam	2009	1h 41m	6.8 (122K)
The Hunt	2020	1h 30m	6.5 (122K)
The Purge: Election Year	2016	1h 48m	6.0 (106K)
The First Purge	2018	1h 37m	5.2 (68K)
The Belko Experiment	2016	1h 29m	6.1 (55K)
Escape Room: Tournament of Champions	2021	1h 28m	5.7 (55K)
The Condemned	2007	1h 53m	6.0 (54K)
The Forever Purge	2021	1h 43m	5.4 (40K)
The Tournament	2009	1h 35m	6.0 (36K)
After the Dark	2013	1h 47m	5.6 (23K)
Battle Royale II	2003	2h 35m	4.6 (21K)
The Killing Room	2009	1h 33m	5.6 (15K)
Nine Dead	2009	1h 38m	5.4 (14K)

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The Maze Runner

“The Maze Runner” is a thrilling movie that centers around a group of young people who wake up in a mysterious and dangerous place known as the Glade, with no memory of their past lives.

The Glade is surrounded by a massive maze filled with deadly creatures, and the only way out is to solve the maze’s intricate puzzles.

The story follows Thomas, a newcomer to the Glade, as he forms friendships, uncovers secrets, and takes part in a daring plan to escape the maze.

As tensions rise and the group faces countless challenges, they must work together to unlock the mysteries of the maze and find their way to freedom. 

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With its suspenseful plot, intense action, and a touch of mystery, “The Maze Runner” keeps you hooked from start to finish as the characters navigate danger and uncover shocking truths about their existence.

Divergent

“Divergent” is a thrilling movie set in a dystopian future where society is divided into factions based on specific virtues. The story revolves around Beatrice Prior, a young woman who discovers that she is ‘Divergent,’ meaning she doesn’t fit neatly into any single faction.

This revelation makes her a target as the society’s leaders see Divergents as a threat to their control. Beatrice chooses to join the brave faction known as Dauntless and adopts the name, Tris.

As she undergoes intense training and faces challenges, she uncovers a conspiracy to eliminate all Divergents.

Alongside her mysterious trainer, Four, Tris fights to survive, protect her identity, and challenge the rigid system that seeks to suppress individuality.

The film is a thrilling mix of action, romance, and rebellion, exploring themes of identity, conformity, and the power of choice. It’s a story of self-discovery and bravery that keeps you engaged as Tris navigates a dangerous world and fights for her place in it.

In Time

“In Time” is a 2011 science fiction action-thriller movie directed by Andrew Niccol. The story takes place in a dystopian future where humans are genetically modified to stop aging at 25 years old. From that point, they are given one year to live, and their lifespan can be extended through accruing and spending time as a currency. This time can be used to buy things like food, clothes, and shelter. But if you run out of time, you die.

Will Salas, is a poor dude who lives in the ghetto and only has a few hours left to live. But he ends up getting a bunch of time from a rich guy who’s tired of living, and suddenly he’s a rich dude with a lot of time on his hands.

With his new wealth, Will enters the world of the wealthy elite, but he becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy that challenges the unfair system. Alongside a hostage named Sylvia, he takes on a mission to change the unjust social order.

“In Time” explores themes of wealth disparity, mortality, and the value of time in a society where time itself is the ultimate currency. It’s a thrilling and thought-provoking film that keeps you hooked as Will and Sylvia fight for a better future for everyone.

The Purge

“The Purge” is a movie that takes place in a future America where, for one night each year, all crime, including murder, is legal. The government’s idea is that this annual event called “The Purge” releases people’s pent-up aggression and reduces crime for the rest of the year.

The story follows the Sandin family as they lock down their home in preparation for the Purge night. However, things take a terrifying turn when their son lets in a stranger who is being pursued by a group of masked purgers. As the night unfolds, the Sandins must make difficult choices to survive and protect their family from the violence that surrounds them.

“The Purge” delves into themes of morality, social commentary, and the lengths people might go to protect themselves when law and order break down. It’s a suspenseful and chilling film that keeps you on the edge of your seat as the characters face the horrors of a society gone unchecked for one night.

Battle Royale

“Battle Royale” is a Japanese film that tells the intense and disturbing story of a group of high school students who are forced to participate in a deadly game.

Set in a dystopian future, the government selects a class to be part of the “Battle Royale” program. The students are taken to a remote island, equipped with weapons, and told that only one of them will be allowed to leave the island alive. As the classmates turn against each other and alliances form, the movie explores themes of survival, human nature, and the moral dilemmas that arise in such a dire situation.

Amidst the violence, the film also focuses on the emotional struggles of the characters and the bonds that develop between them. “Battle Royale” is a thought-provoking and intense film that raises questions about authority, ethics, and the lengths people will go to protect themselves and their friends in the face of extreme circumstances.

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And there you have it, folks, the 25 best dystopian and survival movies like “Hunger Games” that you should watch today if you enjoyed that movie.

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