The Hand (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2021, The Hand is a drama and romance film directed by Wong Kar-wai, running about 56 minutes.
What it’s about. Hong Kong, 1960s. Zhang, a shy tailor’s assistant, is riveted by his imperious client Miss Hua. Upon meeting her, she seduces him to make sure he will truly remember her when designing her garments. After this intimate first encounter, a rapport develops between the two.
Who’s in it. The Hand stars Chang Chen as Xiao Zhang, Gong Li as Miss Hua, Feng Tien as Master Jin and Jianjun Zhou as Zhao.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Hand has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hand (2021)?
- In US, The Hand is available to stream on Criterion Channel. 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 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hand?
- The Hand stars Chang Chen, Gong Li, Feng Tien and Jianjun Zhou.
- When was The Hand released?
- The Hand was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.