The Hand (1981): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Hand is a 1981 drama thriller directed by Oliver Stone, starring Michael Caine, Andrea Marcovicci and Mara Hobel. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $2.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 59 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Oliver Stone
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Orion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Hand About?
The premise of The Hand without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A dedicated nanny discovers a shocking secret while caring for a young boy—he has been stolen. The couple she believes to be his parents are revealed to be his captors, leading her into a dangerous situation. She must fight to uncover the truth and protect the child, facing perilous challenges and a desperate struggle for survival as she unravels the deception.
The Hand Themes & Keywords
· 49 tags- hallucination
- severed hand
- sex scene
- female frontal nudity
- insanity
- husband wife relationship
- woods
- accident
- comic book artist
- supernatural power
- cult film
- disembodied hand
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- based on novel
- comic book
- chopping wood
- black cat
- ring
- argument
- adultery
- yoga
- teacher student relationship
- rain
- shower
- cat
- blood splatter
- axe
- father daughter relationship
- bar
- restaurant
- serial murder
- psychotronic film
- crawling hand
- forest
- backwoods slasher
- christmas
- christmas gift
- murder play
- stage thriller
- hand
- cartoonist
- comic strip
- female pedal pumping
- murder
- two word title
- scare involving cat
- good versus evil
- maniac
- body part
- rampage
The Hand Cast
Michael Caine leads the cast, with Andrea Marcovicci and Mara Hobel. Directed by Oliver Stone; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Oliver Stone
Also Starring in The Hand
· 6 moreMore from Oliver Stone
More films directed by Oliver Stone, best-rated first: Platoon, Born on the Fourth of July, JFK and Natural Born Killers.
The Hand Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Hand 59 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
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TMDB 60% User score
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The Hand Plot Summary
What happens in The Hand from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jonathan “Jon” Lansdale, portrayed by Michael Caine, is a comic illustrator facing a challenging crossroads in his life, particularly in his tumultuous marriage with Anne Lansdale, played by Andrea Marcovicci. Jon has spent a decade working on a superhero character named Mango, but as his marriage hits a rough patch, his professional life begins to suffer too. Feeling confined in their small town outside Reno, Anne expresses a desire to pursue her education in New York, hoping to take their daughter, Lizzie Lansdale, played by Mara Hobel, with her.
Full summary
The whole story of The Hand, scene by scene
The Hand Box Office
The Hand grossed $2.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.4M
- US & Canada
- $2.4M
The Hand Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Hand.
How Well Do You Know The Hand?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Jonathan Lansdale's profession?
Cars in The Hand
12 cars on screen, including the 1978 Ford Granada and the 1969 Ford LTD.
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1978 Ford Granada Important role -
1969 Ford LTD Important role -
1953 Willys Jeep CJ-3B Important role -
1970 Checker Taxicab Minor role
The Hand Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Рука” and “Ruka”.
- Also known as
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- Рука
- Ruka
- La mano
- Kesik El
- Die Hand
- Handen Som Dödar
- La Main du cauchemar
- A Garra
- Ръката
- A kéz
- A Mão
- 惊魂手
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- 악마의 손
- Kuristava kauhu
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The Hand FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Hand, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Hand?
The Hand runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was The Hand released?
The Hand was released on April 24, 1981.
Who directed The Hand?
The Hand was directed by Oliver Stone.
More films by Oliver Stone Who is in the cast of The Hand?
The Hand stars Michael Caine, Andrea Marcovicci and Mara Hobel, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Hand make at the box office?
The Hand grossed $2.4 million worldwide.
How is The Hand rated?
The Hand has 59 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does The Hand have a post-credit scene?
No. The Hand has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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