Hunger
1966, Danish. Directed by Henning Carlsen.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 19 August 1966
- Original title
- Sult
- Country
- Denmark, Sweden, Norway
- Written by
- Henning Carlsen, Peter Seeberg
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What Hunger is based on
Hunger is based on Hunger, an 1890 novel by Knut Hamsun.
Novel · 1890
Hunger
By Knut Hamsun
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Hunger: quick answers
Is Hunger worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hunger?
Hunger runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Hunger have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hunger. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hunger parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Hunger yet.
Which OTT platform is Hunger on?
Hunger isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 August 1966. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Hunger?
If you liked Hunger, try The Road, Herself, A Conspiracy of Faith.
Who directed Hunger?
Hunger (1966) was directed by Henning Carlsen and stars Per Oscarsson, Gunnel Lindblom, Birgitte Federspiel.
What is Hunger based on?
Hunger is based on Hunger, an 1890 novel by Knut Hamsun.