"This hippo isn't playing games."
Director: James Nunn
Cast: Madison Davenport, Tracey Bonner, Joaquim de Almeida, Michel Curiel, Samantha Coughlan
Hungry — Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Sistine
Madison Davenport
Motivation
Protect her friends and return home to care for her ailing mother.
Character Arc
Begins feeling like a failure in her career and life, but evolves into a courageous leader who uses empathy and strategy to survive.
Dionne Edwards
Tracey Bonner
Motivation
Rebuild her image and secure custody of her stepchildren.
Character Arc
Her bribe triggers the crisis. Confronted with the fatal consequences of her actions, she learns humility and works alongside Sistine to survive.
Walker
Joaquim de Almeida
Motivation
Protect his territory and destroy dangerous swamp threats.
Character Arc
Serves as the knowledgeable swamp guide who explains the hippo's history and leads tactical efforts against the beast.
Tim
Jim Meskimen
Motivation
Shield his daughter Sally and grandson Mikey.
Character Arc
Uses his former firefighter training to maintain group order until tragedy strikes his family.
Rodrigo
Michel Curiel
Motivation
Quick financial gain.
Character Arc
Takes Dionne's bribe, leading to the boat capsizing and his own severe injury early in the film.
Cast
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