Hungry
"This hippo isn't playing games."
About
A group of holidaymakers must fight for their lives against a rampaging hippo on the loose after becoming lost in the Louisiana swamplands.
Cast
Trailer
Details
- TMDB Status
- Released
- Writers
- James Nunn
- Producers
- Ben Jacques, Marc Goldberg, Sarah Gabriel
- Composer
- Austin Wintory
- Cinematography
- Job Reineke
- Countries
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
Release Dates by Region
- United States · Limited: June 3, 2026
- United States · Digital: June 23, 2026
Where to Watch
United States: Rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex | Buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Data by TMDB / JustWatch.
About This Release
The upcoming horror thriller film titled Hungry is officially set for its theatrical debut on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. This intense creature feature promises a gripping experience as it follows a group of holidaymakers who find themselves hopelessly lost in the dangerous Louisiana swamplands. As they navigate the treacherous terrain, they must fight for their lives against a rampaging, deadly animal that is terrorizing the area.
Directed and written by James Nunn, the production brings a high-stakes survival thriller atmosphere to the screen. The film is backed by producers Ben Jacques, Marc Goldberg, and Sarah Gabriel, with a musical score composed by Austin Wintory and cinematography captured by Job Reineke. Produced by Signature Entertainment, this United States production features dialogue in both English and Spanish and maintains a total runtime of 1h 33m.
The cast of Hungry features Madison Davenport as Sistine, Tracey Bonner as Dionne, and Joaquim de Almeida as Walker. They are joined by a talented ensemble including Michel Curiel, Samantha Coughlan, Olivia Bernstone, Jim Meskimen, River Codack, Joe Azzopardi, and Matthew Charlery-Smith. The film centers on the terrifying threat of a hippopotamus loose in the wilderness, emphasizing the swamp setting as a primary antagonist for the characters.
Regarding its reception and availability, the film has garnered a user rating of 6.837/10 based on 309 votes on TMDB, where it holds a popularity score of 12.7938. Following its initial limited cinema release, the movie will be available for digital purchase and rental starting June 23, 2026. Viewers in the United States can access the title on platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex.
Audiences looking for a tense creature feature should prepare for a fast-paced narrative that leans heavily into the survival thriller subgenre. With the focus on a hippo on the loose, the film utilizes its unique setting to build suspense and dread. Fans of animal-based horror will likely appreciate the focus on the Louisiana wilderness, which serves as a claustrophobic backdrop for the characters' desperate struggle to survive the rampage.
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Videos
- No thoughts, only fear. And hippos. (Clip)
- Official Trailer (Trailer)
- Official Trailer (Trailer)