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Hunger (2008)

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

  • May 15, 2008
  • 1h 36m
  • NR

7.2/10

TMDB user score
1,277 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Hunger is a 2008 drama and history film directed by Steve McQueen. Its leading cast includes Michael Fassbender, Stuart Graham and Liam Cunningham. It runs for 1 hour 36 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 36 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
7.2/10 from 1,277 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Trailer · plays from YouTube

Where to Watch Hunger

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Cast

  • Michael Fassbender Bobby Sands
  • Stuart Graham Ray Lohan
  • Liam Cunningham Priest
  • Helena Bereen Raymond's Mother
  • Laine Megaw Raymond's Wife
  • Brian Milligan Davey Gillen
  • Liam McMahon Gerry Campbell
  • Karen Hassan Gerry's Girlfriend
  • Frank McCusker The Governor
  • Lalor Roddy William
  • Des McAleer Mr Sands
  • Helen Madden Mrs. Sands
  • Paddy Jenkins Hitman
  • Geoff Gatt Bearded Man
  • Rory Mullen Priest
  • Ben Peel Riot Prison Officer Stephen Graves
  • B.J. Hogg Loyalist Orderly
  • Billy Clarke Chief MO

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