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Hunger (2008)

โ€œAn odyssey, in which the smallest gestures become epic and when the body is the last resource for protest.โ€

7.2/10 ยท 1,261 votes 1h 36m nr DramaHistory

#48 of 219 films from 2008 #1490 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Steve McQueen ยท Written by Enda Walsh, Steve McQueen

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Overview

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.

Cast

Michael Fassbenderas Bobby Sands
Stuart Grahamas Ray Lohan
Liam Cunninghamas Priest
Helena Bereenas Raymond's Mother
Laine Megawas Raymond's Wife
Brian Milliganas Davey Gillen
Liam McMahonas Gerry Campbell
Karen Hassanas Gerry's Girlfriend
Frank McCuskeras The Governor
Lalor Roddyas William
Des McAleeras Mr Sands
Helen Maddenas Mrs. Sands
Paddy Jenkinsas Hitman
Geoff Gattas Bearded Man

Facts

Release dateMay 15, 2008
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) โ€” about the same as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresDrama, History
LanguageEN
Box office$2,724,474
IMDbtt0986233

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Questions

How long is Hunger?
Hunger runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is Hunger worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 1,261 votes, which places it #48 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 79%) and #1490 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Hunger?
Hunger was directed by Steve McQueen. Other well-rated titles by the same director: 12 Years a Slave (2013), Shame (2011), Widows (2018).
Who stars in Hunger?
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.
What is Hunger rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Hunger?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/167376.

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