Hands (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 1978, Hands is a documentary series.
What it’s about. A unique, multi-award winning series of thirty-seven documentries on Irish crafts capturing the final years of traditional rural and urban life in Ireland during the seventies and eighties.
Who’s in it. Hands stars David Shaw-Smith, Gerrit van Gelderen and Sally Shaw-Smith.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Hands sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hands page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hands tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hands (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hands change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hands worth watching?
- Hands holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hands?
- Hands stars David Shaw-Smith, Gerrit van Gelderen and Sally Shaw-Smith.
- When was Hands released?
- Hands was released in 1978.