Movie

Hunger

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

★ 7.2(1,213)20081h 36m

Hunger is streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Criterion Channel, Philo and Sundance Now in United States. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Steve McQueen
Release date: 2008-05-15
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Box office: $2,724,474
Status: Released
Country: Ireland
Studio: Film4 Productions

Hunger — trailer

About Hunger

Hunger is a 2008 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Steve McQueen, starring Michael Fassbender, Stuart Graham and Liam Cunningham. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 1,213 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hunger in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Themes & keywords

prisonpolice brutalityprisonerhunger strikebiographynorthern irelandira (irish republican army)belfast, north irelandcatholic priest1980s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hunger in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Hunger on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Criterion Channel, Philo and Sundance Now.

Is Hunger on Netflix?+

Hunger is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Criterion Channel, Philo and Sundance Now.

How long is Hunger?+

Hunger has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Hunger?+

Hunger stars Michael Fassbender, Stuart Graham, Liam Cunningham, Helena Bereen and Laine Megaw.

When did Hunger come out?+

Hunger is a 2008 movie directed by Steve McQueen.

What genre is Hunger?+

Hunger is Drama and History film.

Who directed Hunger?+

Hunger was directed by Steve McQueen.