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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

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Cast · Directed by Ang Lee

LSLung Sihung
Lung Sihung
Mr. Chu
WBWang Bozhao
Wang Bozhao
Alex Chu
DSDeb Snyder
Deb Snyder
Martha Chu
WLWang Lai
Wang Lai
Mrs. Chen
FL
Fanny De Luz
Linda
HLHaan Lee
Haan Lee
Jeremy Chu
WHWang Hung-Chang
Wang Hung-Chang
Boss Huang
JCJeanne Kuo Chang
Jeanne Kuo Chang
New Cooking Teacher
JL
James Lou
Mr. Chao
LCLester Chan Chit-Man
Lester Chan Chit-Man
Chef Tsien
YL
Yin Liang
Chef Chang
EL
Emily Yi-Ming Liu
Chen Yi-Chien

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Pushing Hands — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Pushing Hands?

Pushing Hands is streaming on Metrograph, Film Movement Plus and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Pushing Hands on Netflix?

No, Pushing Hands is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Metrograph and Film Movement Plus.

Is Pushing Hands on Amazon Prime Video?

Pushing Hands isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Pushing Hands for free?

Pushing Hands is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.