The Hunger (1983)
Overview
Five-thousand-year-old vampire Miriam promises her lovers the gift of eternal life. When John, her cellist companion for centuries, discovers that he has suddenly begun growing old, he attempts to seek out the help of Dr. Sarah Roberts, a researcher on the mechanisms of aging.
Where to watch The Hunger
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner +2 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner +2 |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Hunger in 55 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Hunger about?
Five-thousand-year-old vampire Miriam promises her lovers the gift of eternal life. When John, her cellist companion for centuries, discovers that he has suddenly begun growing old, he attempts to seek out the help of Dr. Sarah Roberts, a researcher on the mechanisms of aging. The Hunger is a Horror, Drama movie, released on 1983-04-29, runtime 97 minutes.
Is The Hunger worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Hunger 6.7 out of 10 from 692 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Hunger?
In the United States, The Hunger is free to watch on Hoopla and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Tony Scott
Cast
- Catherine Deneuve as Miriam Blaylock
- David Bowie as John Blaylock
- Susan Sarandon as Sarah Roberts
- Cliff DeYoung as Tom Haver
- Beth Ehlers as Alice Cavender
- Dan Hedaya as Lieutenant Allegrezza
- Rufus Collins as Charlie Humphries
- Suzanne Bertish as Phyllis
- James Aubrey as Ron
- Ann Magnuson as Young Woman from Disco
- John Stephen Hill as Young Man from Disco
- Shane Rimmer as Arthur Jelinek
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Sources
Details and the 6.7/10 rating from The Hunger on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.