Starving in Suburbia

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  • TV-14
  • 2014
  • 1 Season
  • 6.1  (1,390)

Starving in Suburbia is a 2014 Lifetime movie that follows the story of a teenage girl named Hannah Warner, played by Laura Wiggins, who is struggling with a severe eating disorder. The movie is directed by Tara Miele and written by Jillian Lauren. Hannah is a typical high school student in a suburban town with a loving family, good friends, and a bright future ahead of her. However, her obsession with becoming thin and losing weight leads her down a dangerous path of starvation and self-destruction. She becomes fixated on the idea of being skinny and achieves her goal by avoiding food altogether.

As her eating disorder worsens, Hannah's relationships with her family and friends suffer. Her sister Amber, played by Izabella Miko, tries to help her by taking her to a support group for others with eating disorders, but Hannah refuses to accept help. She also becomes involved with a boy named Brandon, played by Marcus Giamatti, who encourages her unhealthy habits and gets her involved with a pro-ana website that promotes starvation as a lifestyle choice.

Hannah's mother Joanne, played by Callie Thorne, is a busy businesswoman who is often away on business trips. When she discovers the extent of Hannah's eating disorder, she is devastated and tries to take control of the situation. However, Hannah becomes increasingly resistant to her mother's efforts to help her and continues down her destructive path.

The movie portrays the struggles of Hannah and her family as they try to cope with and overcome her disorder. It highlights the impact of eating disorders not only on the individual but also on the people around them, and the difficulty of getting help for those who suffer from them.

The film has received positive reviews for its realistic portrayal of eating disorders and the consequences they can have on individuals and families. The performances of the cast, particularly Laura Wiggins as Hannah, are highly praised for their authenticity and emotional depth.

Overall, Starving in Suburbia is a powerful and thought-provoking movie that addresses an important issue in society. It raises awareness of the dangers of eating disorders and the importance of seeking help and support for those who suffer from them.

Starving in Suburbia is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (1 episodes). The series first aired on April 26, 2014.

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Starving in Suburbia
1. Starving in Suburbia
April 26, 2014
When seventeen-year-old Hannah stumbles upon a website about Thinspiration--an online community devoted to anorexia as a life choice--she becomes an obsessive follower of the site founder, ButterflyAna. By the time Hannah's family realizes what is happening and get Hannah the help she needs, the disease has fully taken hold and Hannah is refusing to eat. Will this family be able to exorcise the demon of anorexia from their lives? Laura Wiggins, Izabella Miko, Emma Dumont, Marcus Giamatti and Callie Thorne star. (2014)
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Where to Watch Starving in Suburbia
Starving in Suburbia is available for streaming on the Lifetime website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Starving in Suburbia on demand at Vudu.
  • Premiere Date
    April 26, 2014
  • IMDB Rating
    6.1  (1,390)