The Hand(1981)
It lives. It crawls. And suddenly, it kills.
The Hand Synopsis
Jon Lansdale is a comic book artist who loses his right hand in a car accident. The hand was not found at the scene of the accident, but it soon returns by itself to follow Jon around, and murder those who anger him.
The Hand (1981) is a horror and thriller film directed by Oliver Stone, released on April 24, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Michael Caine, Andrea Marcovicci, Annie McEnroe and Bruce McGill. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 175 ratings.
- Director:
- Oliver Stone
- Writers:
- Oliver Stone, Marc Brandel
- Producers:
- Edward R. Pressman
- Cinematographer:
- King Baggot
- Composer:
- James Horner
- Production:
- Orion Pictures
- Budget:
- $6,500,000
- Revenue:
- $566,736
- Status:
- Released
The Hand (1981) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Hand before you stream it.
The Hand Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Hand.
The Hand (1981) Original Trailer [HD]
Trailer
The Hand (1981) - Official Trailer
Teaser
The Hand Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Caine
as Jonathan Lansdale
Andrea Marcovicci
as Anne Lansdale
Annie McEnroe
as Stella Roche
Bruce McGill
as Brian Ferguson
Viveca Lindfors
as Psychologist
Rosemary Murphy
as Karen Wagner
- Mara Hobel
Mara Hobel
as Lizzie Lansdale
Pat Corley
as Sheriff
Nicholas Hormann
as Bill Richamn
- Edward Marshall
Edward Marshall
as Doctor (as Ed Marshall)
Charles Fleischer
as David Maddow
- John Stinson
John Stinson
as Therapist
Key crew
Directed by Oliver Stone, written by Oliver Stone and Marc Brandel, produced by Edward R. Pressman.
Explore more Horror titles
The Hand Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 175 ratings.
You may also like
The Shed
2019
The Possessed
2021
Night Watch
1973
The Dead Zone
1983
The Unhealer
2021
Superhost
2021
The Invitation
2016
The Cellar
2022
Race with the Devil
1975
Deep Water
2026
The Haunting
1963
The Mechanic
1972
The Medusa Touch
1978
Black Widow
1987
The Raven
1935
Paranoiac
1963
Burnt Offerings
1976
The Batman
2022
Silver Bullet
1985
Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace
2024
Movies similar to The Hand
The Good Son
1993
Death to Smoochy
2002
11:14
2004
Face of Evil
1996
Die dunkle Seite
2008
Buffalo Soldiers
2002
Serpentine Pink
2022
Brother
2026
Warriors of Horseshoe 3: Redemption
Movie
.44
2019
Thesis
1996
Battle of Memories
2017
RoomMate
2013
Gouge Away
2023
Felidae
1994
What Lies Under the Tree
2023
Clean, Shaven
1995
The Lost Boys
1987
Singapore Sling
1990
The Campground
2013
The Hand – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hand online?
+
The Hand (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Hand?
+
The main cast of The Hand (1981) includes Michael Caine, Andrea Marcovicci, Annie McEnroe, Bruce McGill and Viveca Lindfors. The film was directed by Oliver Stone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hand released?
+
The Hand was released on April 24, 1981 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Hand worth watching?
+
The Hand (1981) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 175 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hand?
+
Yes. The official The Hand trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.