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Summary 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. (IFC Films)

Hunger
Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 25 Critic Reviews
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82
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 115 User Ratings
7.6
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Summary 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. (IFC Films)

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 25 Critic Reviews
82
88% Positive
22 Reviews
12% Mixed
3 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 25 Critic Reviews
82
88% Positive
22 Reviews
12% Mixed
3 Reviews
0% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 115 User Ratings
7.6
83% Positive
95 Ratings
11% Mixed
13 Ratings
6% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 115 User Ratings
7.6
83% Positive
95 Ratings
11% Mixed
13 Ratings
6% Negative
7 Ratings

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Production Company Film4, Channel Four Film, Northern Ireland Screen, Broadcasting Commission of Ireland, Wales Creative IP Fund, Blast! Films, Sound & Vision Broadcasting Funding Scheme
Release Date Dec 5, 2008
Duration 1 h 36 m
Rating Not Rated
Tagline A compelling and unforgettable portrayal of life within the maze prison at the time of 1981 IRA hunger strike.
Irish Film and Television Awards
• 6 Wins & 8 Nominations
Dublin Film Critics Circle Awards
• 3 Wins & 7 Nominations
British Independent Film Awards
• 3 Wins & 7 Nominations