The Hunger
1983, English. Directed by Tony Scott.
Nothing human loves forever.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 692 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Hunger
The Hunger isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Tony ScottDirector
- Catherine DeneuveMiriam Blaylock
- David BowieJohn Blaylock
- Susan SarandonSarah Roberts
- Cliff DeYoungTom Haver
- Beth EhlersAlice Cavender
- Dan HedayaLieutenant Allegrezza
- Rufus CollinsCharlie Humphries
- Suzanne BertishPhyllis
- James AubreyRon
- Ann MagnusonYoung Woman from Disco
- John Stephen HillYoung Man from Disco
- Shane RimmerArthur Jelinek
Details
- Released
- 29 April 1983
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Michael Thomas, James Costigan
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $10M
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What The Hunger is based on
The Hunger is based on The Hunger, a 1980 novel by Whitley Strieber.
Novel · 1980
The Hunger
By Whitley Strieber
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The Hunger: quick answers
Is The Hunger worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 692 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Hunger?
The Hunger runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Hunger have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Hunger. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Hunger parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Hunger is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Hunger on?
The Hunger isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hunger?
If you liked The Hunger, try The Addiction, Stake Land, Candyman.
Who directed The Hunger?
The Hunger (1983) was directed by Tony Scott and stars Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, Susan Sarandon.
What is The Hunger based on?
The Hunger is based on The Hunger, a 1980 novel by Whitley Strieber.