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Hunger

NR1h 36m2007Steve McQueen
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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.

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PrisonPolice BrutalityPrisonerHunger StrikeBiographyNorthern IrelandIra (irish Republican Army)Belfast, North IrelandCatholic Priest1980s

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hunger (2007) about?

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.

Who stars in Hunger?

Hunger stars Michael Fassbender (Bobby Sands), Stuart Graham (Ray Lohan), Liam Cunningham (Priest), Helena Bereen (Raymond's Mother), Laine Megaw (Raymond's Wife). The film was directed by Steve McQueen.

How long is Hunger?

Hunger has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2007. It is rated NR.

Where can I watch Hunger?

Streaming availability for Hunger changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.