The Hand (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1981, The Hand is a thriller and horror film directed by Oliver Stone, running about 104 minutes. “Nothing Will Prepare You For THE HAND.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jon Lansdale is a comic book artist who loses his right hand in a car accident. The hand was not found at the scene of the accident, but it soon returns by itself to follow Jon around, and murder those who anger him.
Who’s in it. The Hand stars Michael Caine as Jonathan Lansdale, Andrea Marcovicci as Anne Lansdale, Annie McEnroe as Stella Roche and Bruce McGill as Brian Ferguson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Hand has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $566.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hand page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hand tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hand (1981)?
- In US, The Hand is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hand worth watching?
- The Hand holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hand?
- The Hand stars Michael Caine, Andrea Marcovicci, Annie McEnroe, Bruce McGill and Viveca Lindfors.
- When was The Hand released?
- The Hand was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.