Hunger

NZ release: 13 April 2023

Suicide, violence Rated on: 13 April 2023

Hunger

The facts

  • Directed by Sitisiri Mongkolsiri
  • Runtime: 145 minutes
  • Thai language, with English subtitles

Why did it get this rating?

This film was self-rated by Netflix. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Suicide

The aftermath of a bloody murder-suicide, including a child, is shown.

Violence

Someone is stabbed. Their injuries are bloody.

Live animals are killed for entertainment and then cooked.

Cruelty

A character is verbally and physically abusive towards others, mocking them and slapping them for doing things incorrectly.

Nudity

A woman’s breasts are shown at a pool party.

Drug use

A minor character snorts cocaine during a party scene.

Offensive language

“F**k”, “sh*t” and “a**hole” are mentioned.

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