The Hunger (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1983, The Hunger is a drama and horror film directed by Tony Scott, running about 97 minutes. “Nothing human loves forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Miriam promises her lovers the gift of eternal life, but John, her companion for centuries, suddenly discovers that he is getting old minute by minute, so he looks for Dr. Sarah Roberts, a researcher on the mechanisms of aging, and asks her for help.
Who’s in it. The Hunger stars Catherine Deneuve as Miriam Blaylock, David Bowie as John Blaylock, Susan Sarandon as Sarah Roberts and Cliff DeYoung as Tom Haver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Hunger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hunger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hunger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hunger (1983)?
- In US, The Hunger is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hunger worth watching?
- The Hunger holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hunger?
- The Hunger stars Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, Susan Sarandon, Cliff DeYoung and Dan Hedaya.