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The Hand

1960·Movie
1h 1min·NR
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Scare7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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From war-torn Burma to the asphalt jungles of the big city -- his revenge was the crime of the century!

During World War II, a group of British soldiers are captured by the Japanese, tortured and their hands are cut off. Years later, a mad killer terrorizes London by cutting off the hands of his victims.
WWII HorrorTorture and TraumaMad KillerPsychological ThrillerHistorical CrimePost-War LondonGrotesque ImageryBleak and Disturbing

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Hand legally?

The Hand is included with a subscription to Philo and Artiflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Hand worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hand rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Hand?

1 h 1 min

The Hand runs 1 h 1 min.

What language is The Hand in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Hand?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Hand in 126 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Hand use?

Villain ProtagonistThrough the Eyes of MadnessCatapult NightmareProtagonist Journey to VillainDead Man HonkingAmbiguous EndingMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneArtificial LimbsArtificial Limbs Are StrongerAmicable ExesFallen-on-Hard-Times JobAir-Vent Passagewayand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for The Hand, including Villain Protagonist, Through the Eyes of Madness, Catapult Nightmare.