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The Hand of God

2021Movie2 h 10 minR

Drama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic767.4Rotten Tomatoes83%76%

A nostalgic, romantic drama movie about sports and history.

Good for date night · friends night · background watch

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Story

In 1980s Naples, an awkward teen struggling to find his place experiences heartbreak and liberation after he's inadvertently saved from a freak accident by football legend Diego Maradona.

Feels like

  • Italian Cinema
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • 1980s Naples
  • Family Drama
  • Football (Soccer)
  • Personal Tragedy
  • Nostalgic
  • Autobiographical Elements
  • Social Commentary

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Paolo Sorrentino
Written by
Paolo Sorrentino
Produced by
Paolo Sorrentino, Lorenzo Mieli
Music by
Lele Marchitelli

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Facts

November 24, 2021 · 2 h 10 min · R

Released
November 24, 2021
Runtime
2 h 10 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$167,909
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Alone in a Crowd, Author Avatar, Bookends +9

  • Alone in a Crowd
  • Author Avatar
  • Bookends
  • The Bore
  • Would Hit a Girl
  • Through the Eyes of Madness
  • Smoking Is Glamorous
  • Vapor Wear
  • Smoking Hot Sex
  • Screw Politeness, I'm a Senior!
  • Did You Just Have Sex?
  • Historical Domain Character

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Hand of God?"

Questions about The Hand of God

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Where can I stream The Hand of God?

Netflix

In the United States, The Hand of God streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Hand of God worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 76).

Is The Hand of God good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Hand of God in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.

What tropes does The Hand of God use?

Alone in a CrowdAuthor AvatarBookendsThe BoreWould Hit a GirlThrough the Eyes of MadnessSmoking Is GlamorousVapor WearSmoking Hot SexScrew Politeness, I'm a Senior!Did You Just Have Sex?Historical Domain Characterand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Alone in a Crowd, Author Avatar, and Bookends.