The Hand
1981, English. Directed by Oliver Stone.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Snoozefest
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5.8/10 from 176 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Hand
The Hand isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Oliver StoneDirector
- Michael CaineJonathan Lansdale
- Andrea MarcovicciAnne Lansdale
- Annie McEnroeStella Roche
- Bruce McGillBrian Ferguson
- Viveca LindforsPsychologist
- Rosemary MurphyKaren Wagner
- Mara HobelLizzie Lansdale
- Pat CorleySheriff
- Nicholas HormannBill Richamn
- Edward MarshallDoctor (as Ed Marshall)
- Charles FleischerDavid Maddow
- John StinsonTherapist
Details
- Released
- 24 April 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Oliver Stone
- Budget
- $6.5M
- Box office
- $567K
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The Hand: quick answers
Is The Hand worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 176 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Hand?
The Hand runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Hand have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Hand. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Hand parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Hand is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Hand on?
The Hand isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hand?
If you liked The Hand, try Play Dead, The Hunt, Clown in a Cornfield.
Who directed The Hand?
The Hand (1981) was directed by Oliver Stone and stars Michael Caine, Andrea Marcovicci, Annie McEnroe.