Hands of Stone
A ferocious Panamanian boxing prodigy rises to world-champion status while pride and pressure threaten to undo his greatest triumphs.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Graphic
- intense
- gritty
- volatile
- sports movie night
- boxing fans night
What critics said
Critics found the real-life boxing story and strong cast compelling but viewed the crowded narrative and formulaic script as limiting.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film follows Roberto Duran from his professional debut through his international championship career and retirement.
Duran's boxing career is intertwined with Panamanian pride and tensions surrounding U.S. control of the Panama Canal.
Ray Arcel works to channel Duran's aggression and prepare him for elite-level competition.
Training sequences and major bouts foreground Duran's close-range fighting style and the punishing demands of boxing.
Films like Hands of Stone, and why
Raging Bull
biographical boxing drama centered on a volatile champion, professional ambition, and major title fights
Cinderella Man
uplifting yet conventional sports biopic about a gifted fighter overcoming hardship and personal obstacles
Ali
boxing-focused biographical drama with charismatic performances and a famous rivalry
The Fighter
emotionally driven boxing drama about discipline, mentorship, and the costs of competitive ambition
Movie Details
- Director
- Jonathan Jakubowicz
- Release Date
- 2016-08-26
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (466)
Cast
- Edgar Ramírez
- Robert De Niro
- Usher
- Rubén Blades
- Ana de Armas
- Óscar Jaenada
- John Turturro
- Ellen Barkin
- Jurnee Smollett-Bell
- Yancey Arias
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Hands of Stone about?
- A ferocious Panamanian boxing prodigy rises to world-champion status while pride and pressure threaten to undo his greatest triumphs.
- What is Hands of Stone like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Hands of Stone as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Hands of Stone violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Hands of Stone as graphic.
- What did critics think of Hands of Stone?
- Critics found the real-life boxing story and strong cast compelling but viewed the crowded narrative and formulaic script as limiting.
- Which films are like Hands of Stone?
- Films with a similar feel include Raging Bull, Cinderella Man, Ali, and The Fighter.
- How long is Hands of Stone?
- Hands of Stone runs 111 minutes.
- Where can I watch Hands of Stone?
- In United States, Hands of Stone streams on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel.
