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Hunger

Directed by Sitisiri Mongkolsiri · 2023 ·

Short answer

Is Hunger worth watching?

Yes. Hunger (2023) earns a 67% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

67%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

72% Editorial Rating
68% Audience snapshot · excluded
65 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.3
6.5 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 25m
Age rating
R (US) · M18 (Singapore)
Cast
Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying , Nopachai Jayanama , Gunn Svasti , Bhumibhat Thavornsiri , Varit Hongsananda , Prachan Vong-uthaiphan
Streaming
Netflix
Country
Thailand
Language
Thai

Also known as คนหิว เกมกระหาย Hambre Fome de Sucesso ハンガー: 飽くなき食への道 헝거 饥渴游戏 飢渴遊戲 Açlık

Where to watch

  • Netflix

Where to watch Hunger by country

Country Streaming on
India Netflix
Indonesia Netflix
Japan Netflix
Malaysia Netflix
Nigeria Netflix
Pakistan Netflix
Philippines Netflix
South Africa Netflix
South Korea Netflix
Thailand Netflix
Turkey Netflix
United Arab Emirates Netflix
United Kingdom Netflix
United States Netflix

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (72/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (68%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (65/100).
  • Celluloid Score 67% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Fans of Drama

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Hunger worth watching?

Yes — Hunger earns a 67% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits fans of Drama, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (3/5).

Celluloid verdict

Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying's second starring vehicle after Bad Genius — a sleek, bitter kitchen thriller that uses haute cuisine as a lens for Thailand's class divide, with critics split on its nihilistic turn but united on its craft.

, Founder & Editor

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Hunger about?

A street-food prodigy from a working-class family clawing her way into Bangkok's brutal fine-dining hierarchy discovers that ambition tastes like ash when mentors demand cruelty as currency. Sitisiri Mongkolsiri serves a psychological drama about class, appetite, and the violence hidden behind white tablecloths.

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Critic Reviews

Short review 4 min read English Hunger

Hunger (2023) Review: Class Warfare, Plated

Hunger is a sleek Thai kitchen drama about a young street-food cook drawn into Bangkok's elite catering world. Striking to look at, heavy-handed in its message.

It depends. Chutimon is excellent and the food scenes are gorgeous, but the class satire is blunt. Best for fans of intense kitchen dramas.

Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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Hunger: frequently asked questions

Is Hunger worth watching?

Yes. Hunger (2023) has a Celluloid Score of 67%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Hunger?

In the United States, Hunger streams on Netflix with a subscription. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Hunger?

Hunger runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).

What is Hunger rated?

Hunger is rated R in the United States and M18 in Singapore. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Hunger?

Hunger is directed by Sitisiri Mongkolsiri and stars Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying, Nopachai Jayanama, Gunn Svasti, Bhumibhat Thavornsiri, Varit Hongsananda.

What is the Metascore for Hunger?

Metacritic's Metascore for Hunger is 65 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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