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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

ProducersTed Hope·Hsu Li-Kong

Where to watch

Metrograph

Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel Kanopy

Kanopy

Fawesome

The Roku Channel Plex

Availability shown for United States · 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 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 October 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.