Hunger

2008TV-MA96 min7.4/10

Maze Prison in Northern Ireland, 1981. The infamous H-Blocks is where Irish republican prisoners are on the Blanket and No-Wash protest. It is a living hell for both prisoner and prison officer as the H-Block leader, Bobby Sands, pursues various tactics to help his fellow republicans re-establish their political status. In order to create real change, Bobby leads a Hunger Strike to protest for special category status for republican prisoners.

Genres:Drama

Director:Steve McQueen

Cast:Michael Fassbender, Liam Cunningham, Brian Milligan

Production Country:Ireland, United Kingdom

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Added to HBO Max:May 7, 2021