Hands of God (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film
Released in 2020, Hands of God is a documentary film directed by Riccardo Romani, running about 85 minutes. “The True Story of the Iraqi Olympic Boxing Team” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Thirteen years of war. Dozens of car bombings every month. One goal: to become an Olympic champion. The true story of grit and determination, of young men literally fighting for their lives one day on the battlefields of Iraq and competing to fight for their Nation the next one. Despite living under the persistent threat of ISIS, these athletes will strive to accomplish their task. The amazing journey of the Iraq National Team from obscurity and desperation to the edge of an historical qualification to Rio 2016. Will private Waheed be able to manage his army duty with his desire to go to the Games? Is young Jafaar ready to aspire to the Olympic stage he has been dreaming of, despite living in the most dangerous suburb in the world? Will promising heavyweight Saadi come back from his mission to liberate Falluja? Will Iraq finally be a peaceful Country?
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hands of God page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hands of God (2020)?
- In US, Hands of God is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- When was Hands of God released?
- Hands of God was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.