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Hunger

  • 2008
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
77K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,910
2,292
Michael Fassbender in Hunger (2008)
The last six weeks of the life of the Irish republican hunger striker Bobby Sands.
Play trailer1:34
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Period DramaPolitical DramaPrison DramaPsychological DramaTrue CrimeBiographyCrimeDramaThriller

Irish republican Bobby Sands leads the inmates of a Northern Irish prison in a hunger strike.Irish republican Bobby Sands leads the inmates of a Northern Irish prison in a hunger strike.Irish republican Bobby Sands leads the inmates of a Northern Irish prison in a hunger strike.

  • Director
    • Steve McQueen
  • Writers
    • Enda Walsh
    • Steve McQueen
  • Stars
    • Michael Fassbender
    • Liam Cunningham
    • Stuart Graham
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    77K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,910
    2,292
    • Director
      • Steve McQueen
    • Writers
      • Enda Walsh
      • Steve McQueen
    • Stars
      • Michael Fassbender
      • Liam Cunningham
      • Stuart Graham
    • 171User reviews
    • 189Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 49 wins & 39 nominations total

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    Photos80

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    Top Cast24

    Michael Fassbender
    Michael Fassbender
    • Bobby Sands
    Liam Cunningham
    Liam Cunningham
    • Father Dominic Moran
    Stuart Graham
    Stuart Graham
    • Raymond Lohan
    Laine Megaw
    Laine Megaw
    • Raymond's Wife
    Brian Milligan
    Brian Milligan
    • Davey Gillen
    Liam McMahon
    Liam McMahon
    • Gerry Campbell
    Karen Hassan
    Karen Hassan
    • Gerry's Girlfriend
    Frank McCusker
    Frank McCusker
    • The Governor
    Lalor Roddy
    Lalor Roddy
    • William
    Helen Madden
    • Mrs Sands
    Des McAleer
    • Mr Sands
    Geoff Gatt
    • Bearded Man
    Rory Mullen
    • Priest
    Ben Peel
    Ben Peel
    • Riot Prison Officer, Stephen Graves
    Helena Bereen
    Helena Bereen
    • Raymond's Mother
    Paddy Jenkins
    Paddy Jenkins
    • Hitman
    Billy Clarke
    • Chief Medical Officer
    Ciaran Flynn
    • Twelve Year Old Bobby
    • Director
      • Steve McQueen
    • Writers
      • Enda Walsh
      • Steve McQueen
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews171

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    Summary

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Hunger is known for its unbroken 17 minute 10 second continuous shot, in which Catholic priest Father Dominic Moran tries to talk Bobby Sands out of the Hunger Strike he and his fellow 75 IRA members plan to start. The camera remains in the same position throughout the scene. To prepare, Liam Cunningham moved into Michael Fassbender's apartment, and they rehearsed the scene 12-15 times per day. On the first day of filming, the actors got it perfect after 4 takes.
    • Goofs
      Thatcher's speech that says "the men of violence have chosen in recent months to play what may well be their last card" is shown in the film when the hunger strike is beginning, but it was actually made after Bobby Sands had died. It was made on 28th May 1981. Bobby Sands died on 5th May 1981.
    • Quotes
      • Bobby Sands: I have my belief, and in all its simplicity that is the most powerful thing.
    • Connections
      Featured in Front Row: Michael Fassbender/Kate Winslet (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Industry
      Performed by Maya Beiser
      Composed by Michael Gordon
      Published by Red Poppy in association with G. Schirmir, Inc.

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    FAQ5

    • Is "Hunger" based on a book?
    • Why did Bobby Sands starve himself?
    • Who 'won' the confrontation?

    Details

    • Release date
      • October 31, 2008 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Ireland
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Irish Gaelic
    • Also known as
      • Tù Khổ Sai
    • Filming locations
      • Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK(on location)
    • Production companies
      • Film4
      • Channel Four Film
      • Northern Ireland Screen
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • £1,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $154,084
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,980
      • Dec 7, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,185,113
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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