Hunger (2008)

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An odyssey, in which the smallest gestures become epic and when the body is the last resource for protest.

The story of Bobby Sands, the IRA member who led the 1981 hunger strike during The Troubles in which Irish Republican prisoners tried to win political status.

Released: 2008-05-15
Genres: Drama, History
Runtime: 1h 36m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 7.2/10 from 1,259 votes

Directed by Steve McQueen.

Top cast

Michael Fassbender as Bobby Sands
Stuart Graham as Ray Lohan
Liam Cunningham as Priest
Helena Bereen as Raymond's Mother
Laine Megaw as Raymond's Wife
Brian Milligan as Davey Gillen
Liam McMahon as Gerry Campbell
Karen Hassan as Gerry's Girlfriend
Frank McCusker as The Governor
Lalor Roddy as William

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Hunger

United States: stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Criterion Channel, Sundance Now
United Kingdom: stream on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube
Canada: rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video
Australia: watch free on SBS On Demand; rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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