Pushing Hands (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1991, Pushing Hands is a comedy and drama film directed by Ang Lee, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Pushing Hands stars Sihung Lung as Mr. Chu, Wang Bozhao as Alex Chu, Deb Snyder as Martha Chu and Wang Lai as Mrs. Chen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Pushing Hands has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $152.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Metrograph and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pushing Hands page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pushing Hands tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pushing Hands (1991)?
- In US, Pushing Hands is available to stream on Metrograph and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pushing Hands worth watching?
- Pushing Hands holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pushing Hands?
- Pushing Hands stars Sihung Lung, Wang Bozhao, Deb Snyder, Wang Lai and Fanny De Luz.
- When was Pushing Hands released?
- Pushing Hands was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.