Pushing Hands(1991)
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Pushing Hands Synopsis
Mr. Chu is an elderly widower who teaches tai chi chuan in Beijing. He moves to America to live with his son's family, but finds the cultural adjustment difficult. Since his daughter-in-law is a white woman who does not speak Chinese, Mr. Chu's son, Alex, must mediate.
Pushing Hands (1991) is a drama and comedy film directed by Ang Lee, released on December 7, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Lung Sihung, Wang Bozhao, Deb Snyder and Wang Lai. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 92 ratings.
- Director:
- Ang Lee
- Writers:
- James Schamus, Ang Lee
- Producers:
- Jiang Feng-Chyt
- Cinematographer:
- Jong Lin
- Composer:
- Tai-An Hsu
- Production:
- Ang Lee Productions, Central Motion Picture Corporation, Good Machine
- Budget:
- $400,000
- Revenue:
- $152,322
- Status:
- Released
Pushing Hands (1991) Trailer
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Pushing Hands Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lung Sihung
as Mr. Chu
Wang Bozhao
as Alex Chu
Deb Snyder
as Martha Chu
Wang Lai
as Mrs. Chen
- Fanny De Luz
Fanny De Luz
as Linda
Haan Lee
as Jeremy Chu
Wang Hung-Chang
as Boss Huang
Jeanne Kuo Chang
as New Cooking Teacher
- James Lou
James Lou
as Mr. Chao
Lester Chan Chit-Man
as Chef Tsien
- Yin Liang
Yin Liang
as Chef Chang
- Emily Yi-Ming Liu
Emily Yi-Ming Liu
as Chen Yi-Chien
Key crew
Directed by Ang Lee, written by James Schamus and Ang Lee, produced by Jiang Feng-Chyt.
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Pushing Hands Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 92 ratings.
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Pushing Hands – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pushing Hands online?
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Pushing Hands (1991) is available to stream on Metrograph and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pushing Hands?
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The main cast of Pushing Hands (1991) includes Lung Sihung, Wang Bozhao, Deb Snyder, Wang Lai and Fanny De Luz. The film was directed by Ang Lee. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pushing Hands released?
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Pushing Hands was released on December 7, 1991 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Pushing Hands worth watching?
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Pushing Hands (1991) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 92 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Pushing Hands?
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Yes. The official Pushing Hands trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.