One Hand Don't Clap (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1991, One Hand Don't Clap is a documentary and music film directed by Kavery Kaul, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Kavery Kaul’s engaging documentary traces the history of calypso and soca music from their birth in the African-East Indian traditions of Trinidad and Tobago through its worldwide diaspora, including its popularization in the 1950s by Harry Belafonte and the new independent distribution networks that arose to serve the expatriate community in the 1980s.
Who’s in it. One Hand Don't Clap stars Lord Kitchener as Self, Calypso Rose as Self, Mighty Duke as Self and Lord Pretender as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, One Hand Don't Clap has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection and 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 One Hand Don't Clap page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Hand Don't Clap tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Hand Don't Clap (1991)?
- In US, One Hand Don't Clap is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection, and 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 One Hand Don't Clap worth watching?
- One Hand Don't Clap holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in One Hand Don't Clap?
- One Hand Don't Clap stars Lord Kitchener, Calypso Rose, Mighty Duke, Lord Pretender and David Rudder.
- When was One Hand Don't Clap released?
- One Hand Don't Clap was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.
