Hunger

Where to Watch Hunger (2008) (Legally)

An odyssey, in which the smallest gestures become epic and when the body is the last resource for protest.
May 15, 2008 IE 96 min MA 15+
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Where can I watch “Hunger” legally?
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US providers

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Where to watch “Hunger” (2008) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (2008).

It sits in the Drama, History space and is paced for about 96 minutes.

Cast highlights include Michael Fassbender, Stuart Graham, Liam Cunningham, Helena Bereen.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

prison, police brutality, prisoner, hunger strike, biography, northern ireland, ira (irish republican army), belfast, north ireland, catholic priest, 1980s

Official trailer

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Plot

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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FAQs

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Main cast

Michael Fassbender
as Bobby Sands
Stuart Graham
as Ray Lohan
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