A Computer Animated Hand (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1972, A Computer Animated Hand is an animation and documentary film directed by Edwin Catmull, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. Archive film showing possibly the first example of digital rendering, made by Pixar co-founders Ed Catmull and Fred Parke in 1972, was stumbled upon by the son of Robert B Ingebretsen, who also set up the world-famous U.S. studio. A six minute version shows additional CGI animation of an artificial heart valve, and human heads.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, A Computer Animated Hand has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Computer Animated Hand page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Computer Animated Hand tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Computer Animated Hand (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Computer Animated Hand change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Computer Animated Hand worth watching?
- A Computer Animated Hand holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was A Computer Animated Hand released?
- A Computer Animated Hand was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.