Hunger

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

Oct 31 2008 Not Rated 1h 36m
Biography, Drama

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.

Official Trailer
Plot

Hunger follows life in the Maze Prison, Northern Ireland with an interpretation of the highly emotive events surrounding the 1981 IRA Hunger Strike, led by Bobby Sands. With an epic eye for detail, the film provides a timely exploration of what happens when body and mind are pushed to the uttermost limit.

Written by

Enda Walsh, Steve McQueen

Directed by

Steve McQueen

Cast

Michael Fassbender, Liam Cunningham, Stuart Graham

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom, Ireland

Production Companies

Blast! Films

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 BAFTA Award49 wins & 39 nominations total

Trailers
Trailer
Featurettes
Steve McQueen and Michael Fassbender on Hunger | Film4 Interview Archive
Scores
# of Votes
74,940
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
82
Popularity
NA