Hunger (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1966, Hunger is a drama film directed by Henning Carlsen, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1890, Pontus, the starving writer, wanders the streets of Christiania, in search of love and a chance to get his work published. All he meets is defeat and suffering while his sense of reality is withering. One moment he is delighted and the next he curses everybody. All the time he manages to maintain human dignity and pride.
Who’s in it. Hunger stars Per Oscarsson as Pontus, Gunnel Lindblom as Ylajali, Birgitte Federspiel as Her sister and Knud Rex as Landlord, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Hunger has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hunger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hunger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hunger (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hunger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hunger worth watching?
- Hunger holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hunger?
- Hunger stars Per Oscarsson, Gunnel Lindblom, Birgitte Federspiel, Knud Rex and Hans W. Petersen.
- When was Hunger released?
- Hunger was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.