The Hand of God (2021)
An awkward teen in 1980s Naples finds bittersweet liberation after a soccer legend saves his life.
In 1980s Naples, an awkward teen struggling to find his place experiences heartbreak and liberation after he's inadvertently saved from a freak accident by football legend Diego Maradona.
How intense is The Hand of God?
The Hand of God has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Hand of God feels like
- Tone
- melancholyintimatenostalgic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Hand of God
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Hand of God for you?
Is The Hand of God scary?
No. The Hand of God is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Hand of God gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Hand of God sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Hand of God OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The Hand of God?
The Hand of God runs 2h 10m.
Where can I stream The Hand of God?
The Hand of God is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Hand of God have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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