Hunger (2008)
Kernel Score: 81% · 1,185 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, History
Released: 2008-05-15
Runtime: 96 minutes
Where to watch Hunger
- Stream: Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
Hunger parents' guide: ages 16+
Parents need to know that Hunger is an unrated, graphic biopic about IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands, depicting prison brutality and physical deterioration in stark detail.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Contains graphic depictions of police brutality, prisoner abuse, and the physical toll of a hunger strike.
- Language: Moderate — Reviews indicate intense, harsh dialogue consistent with a brutal prison drama.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- 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
- Liam McMahon as Gerry Campbell
- Karen Hassan as Gerry's Girlfriend
- Frank McCusker as The Governor
- Lalor Roddy as William
Hunger FAQ
Is Hunger good?
Hunger has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,185 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Hunger?
In the US you can stream Hunger on Philo, AMC+ and Sundance Now.
Is Hunger OK for kids?
Hunger is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 16+. Parents need to know that Hunger is an unrated, graphic biopic about IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands, depicting prison brutality and physical deterioration in stark detail.
What movies are like Hunger?
If you liked Hunger, try Bloody Sunday, In the Name of the Father, Diaz - Don't Clean Up This Blood and Belfast.