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Where Hands Touch

2018Movie2 h 2 minPG-13

Drama
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic444.5Rotten Tomatoes43%70%

A deeply moving, melancholic war movie about history and politics.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Germany, 1944. Leyna, the 15-year old daughter of a white German mother and a black African father, meets Lutz, a compassionate member of the Hitler Youth whose father is a prominent Nazi soldier, and they form an unlikely connection in this quickly changing world.

Feels like

  • Nazi Germany
  • Interracial Romance
  • World War II
  • Historical Drama
  • Forbidden Love
  • Coming of Age
  • Oppression and Prejudice
  • Psychological Impact

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Amma Asante
Written by
Amma Asante
Produced by
Gilles Waterkeyn, Adrian Politowski, Charlie Hanson
Music by
Anne Chmelewsky

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Facts

September 14, 2018 · 2 h 2 min · PG-13

Released
September 14, 2018
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
War, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United Kingdom
Box office
$128,269
Available in
64 countries

Tropes

Their First Time, Hypocrite, Contrived Coincidence +9

  • Their First Time
  • Hypocrite
  • Contrived Coincidence
  • Fan Disservice
  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • My Secret Pregnancy
  • State Sec
  • Secret Police
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Child of Forbidden Love
  • Translation Convention
  • Disappeared Dad

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Where Hands Touch?"

Questions about Where Hands Touch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Where Hands Touch?

The CWHooplaFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Where Hands Touch is free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Where Hands Touch worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 44). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (44).

Is Where Hands Touch okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Where Hands Touch good for date night?

AdultsSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Where Hands Touch use?

Their First TimeHypocriteContrived CoincidenceFan DisserviceHeroic SacrificeMy Secret PregnancyState SecSecret PoliceBittersweet EndingChild of Forbidden LoveTranslation ConventionDisappeared Dadand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Their First Time, Hypocrite, and Contrived Coincidence.