The Hand
“It lives. It crawls. And suddenly, it kills.”
Jon Lansdale is a comic book artist who loses his right hand in a car accident. The hand was not found at the scene of the accident, but it soon returns by itself to follow Jon around, and murder those who anger him.
Where to watch The Hand in United States
Can I watch The Hand in United States? Yes — you can stream The Hand in United States on Hoopla and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Hand there. Availability last verified on July 31, 2026.
Where is The Hand streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Hand
The Hand is a 1981 English-language horror and thriller film directed by Oliver Stone. The cast is led by Michael Caine, Andrea Marcovicci, Annie McEnroe. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, Tubi TV.
The Hand was produced by Orion Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 24, 1981, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Oliver Stone
- Writers
- Oliver Stone
- Release date
- April 24, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $7 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Orion Pictures
The Hand cast & crew
The Hand was directed by Oliver Stone and written by Oliver Stone.
The cast features Michael Caine as Jonathan Lansdale, Andrea Marcovicci as Anne Lansdale, Annie McEnroe as Stella Roche, Bruce McGill as Brian Ferguson, Viveca Lindfors as Psychologist, and Rosemary Murphy as Karen Wagner.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Horner, cinematography is by King Baggot, and it was produced by Clark L. Paylow and Edward R. Pressman.
Is The Hand worth watching?
The Hand holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 173 ratings, a more divisive horror films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy horror and thriller, 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 Hoopla and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Hand
Michael Caine
Jonathan Lansdale
Andrea Marcovicci
Anne Lansdale
Annie McEnroe
Stella Roche
Bruce McGill
Brian Ferguson
Viveca Lindfors
Psychologist
Rosemary Murphy
Karen Wagner
Mara Hobel
Lizzie Lansdale
Pat Corley
Sheriff
Nicholas Hormann
Bill Richamn
Edward Marshall
Doctor (as Ed Marshall)
Charles Fleischer
David Maddow
John Stinson
Therapist
The Hand — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Hand in United States?
The Hand is streaming on Hoopla, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Hand on Hoopla?
Yes — The Hand is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is The Hand in?
The Hand is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Hand?
The Hand runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is The Hand rated?
The Hand is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 173 ratings.
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