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Pushing Hands

7.319911h 45mMovieDramaComedy

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.

DirectorAng Lee

WritersJames Schamus·Ang Lee

ProducersHsu Li-Kong·Ted Hope

Where to watch

Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel Plex

Plex

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ang Lee

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Pushing Hands — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Pushing Hands?

Pushing Hands is streaming on Film Movement Plus and Plex in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Pushing Hands on Netflix?

No, Pushing Hands is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Film Movement Plus and Plex.

Is Pushing Hands on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Pushing Hands isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Film Movement Plus and Plex instead.

Where can I watch Pushing Hands for free?

Pushing Hands is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Canada.