Hands of Stone
Seen it?2016 | 111 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (6.6 out of 10), though it had a box office loss and middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Beast or Ali, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$5 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 52K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz
- Edgar RamírezRoberto Duran
- Robert De NiroRay Arcel
- UsherSugar Ray Leonard
- Rubén BladesCarlos Eleta
- Ana de ArmasFelicidad Iglesias
- Óscar JaenadaChaflan
- John TurturroFrankie Carbo
- Ellen BarkinStephanie Arcel
- Jurnee Smollett-BellJuanita Leonard
- Yancey AriasBenny Huertas