The Hand
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. Entry is for the theatrically released extended version, not the segment from the Eros anthology.
Where to watch The Hand in United States
Criterion ChannelClick a service to open The Hand there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Hand streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| India | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Brazil | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
About The Hand
The Hand is a 2004 Chinese-language drama and romance film directed by Wong Kar-Wai. The cast is led by Chang Chen, Gong Li, Tien Feng. It has a runtime of 0h 56m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Hand was produced by Block 2 Pictures and Jet Tone Production and made in Hong Kong. It was released on December 3, 2004.
- Director
- Wong Kar-Wai
- Writers
- Wong Kar-Wai
- Release date
- December 3, 2004
- OTT release
- December 4, 2020
- Original language
- Chinese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Production
- Block 2 Pictures, Jet Tone Production
The Hand cast & crew
The Hand was directed by Wong Kar-Wai and written by Wong Kar-Wai.
The cast features Chang Chen as Xiao Zhang, Gong Li as Miss Hua, Tien Feng as Master Jin, Chan Chun-Luk as Ying, and Chow Kin-Kwan as Zhao.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Peer Raben, cinematography is by Christopher Doyle, and it was produced by Chan Ye-cheng and Jacky Pang.
Is The Hand worth watching?
At 0h 56m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The Hand is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Hand
In United States, you can stream The Hand on Criterion Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 4, 2020.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Hand
Chang Chen
Xiao Zhang
Gong Li
Miss Hua
Tien Feng
Master Jin
Chan Chun-Luk
Ying
Chow Kin-Kwan
Zhao
The Hand — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Hand in United States?
The Hand is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Hand on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Hand is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Hand in?
The Hand is originally in Chinese, with audio tracks including Mandarin, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Hand?
The Hand runs 0 hours 56 minutes (56 minutes).
▸When did The Hand release on OTT?
The Hand became available digitally on December 4, 2020.
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