One-Hand Clapping (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 2001, One-Hand Clapping is a comedy and drama film directed by Gert Fredholm, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. Svensson is a wealthy, aging blusterer who has just had a rather unusual funeral for his late wife and is now on his way to Spain with his cracker of a young mistress. But his trip is delayed when a lawyer turns up with a paternity suit. With a young undertaker as the new chauffeur at the wheel of his Jag, he sets off to confront the woman who claims to be the mother of his unknown daughter, turning his life and that of his companion upside down in the process.

Who’s in it. One-Hand Clapping stars Dan Schneider as Walter Peters, Anndi McAfee as Abby Bailey, Jens Okking as Svensson and Alan Oppenheimer as Ben Brookstone, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, One-Hand Clapping has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One-Hand Clapping page.

If you liked it. Fans of One-Hand Clapping tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch One-Hand Clapping (2001)?
In US, One-Hand Clapping is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is One-Hand Clapping worth watching?
One-Hand Clapping holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in One-Hand Clapping?
One-Hand Clapping stars Dan Schneider, Anndi McAfee, Jens Okking, Alan Oppenheimer and Brooke Theiss.
When was One-Hand Clapping released?
One-Hand Clapping was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.