Hunger (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2009, Hunger is a horror film directed by Steven Hentges, running about 101 minutes. “How far would you go to survive?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Five strangers face the unthinkable when they wake up and find themselves trapped. With no idea how they got there they frantically try to figure out how to escape. The disoriented group quickly realise the truth about their situation when they discover another room containing enough water to survive for 30 days… and a razor sharp surgical knife. The intention becomes quite clear. Whoever put them in this place wants to see just how long it will take before the hunger makes them commit unspeakable acts and cross a very deadly line.
Who’s in it. Hunger stars Lori Heuring as Jordan, Linden Ashby as Grant, Joe Egender as Luke and Bjorn Johnson as The Scientist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Hunger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hunger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hunger tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hunger (2009)?
- In US, Hunger is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hunger worth watching?
- Hunger holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hunger?
- Hunger stars Lori Heuring, Linden Ashby, Joe Egender, Bjorn Johnson and Lea Kohl.
- When was Hunger released?
- Hunger was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.