---
title: "Band of the Hand"
year: 1986
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/band-of-the-hand-1986"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 33762
imdb_id: "tt0090693"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 62
content_rating: "R"
---

# Band of the Hand (1986) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/band-of-the-hand-1986

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Band of the Hand is a 1986 American action crime neo noir thriller film directed by Paul Michael Glaser. The film stars Stephen Lang, Leon Robinson, James Remar, Lauren Holly, and Laurence Fishburne. The story follows an Indian Vietnam veteran who trains five street punks in the Everglades to fight vice in Miami. The film's score was composed and performed by Michel Rubini, and the title track was written and performed by Bob Dylan. Band of the Hand was released in the United States on April 11, 1986, with a runtime of one hour and forty-nine minutes. It falls into the crime, thriller, and drama genres and holds an R rating. The promotional tagline for the film notes that the characters are back on the mean streets, but this time they are the good guys.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Paul Michael Glaser
- **Networks / Studios**: Delphi V, Michael Mann Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Stephen Lang** as *Joe*
- **Michael Carmine** as *Ruben*
- **Lauren Holly** as *Nikki*
- **John Cameron Mitchell** as *J.L.*
- **Danny Quinn** as *Carlos*
- **Leon** as *Moss*
- **James Remar** as *Nestor*
- **Laurence Fishburne** as *Cream*
- **Paul Calderon** as *Tito*
- **Bill Smitrovich** as *Chavez*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Band of the Hand online?
Band of the Hand is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Band of the Hand worth watching?
Band of the Hand holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 62 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Band of the Hand and when was it released?
Band of the Hand is a feature film with a runtime of 109 minutes. It was released in 1986. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Band of the Hand?
Band of the Hand was directed by Paul Michael Glaser.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Band of the Hand — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/33762)
- [Band of the Hand (1986) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090693/fullcredits/)
- [Band of the Hand - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Band_of_the_Hand)
- [Band of the Hand (1986) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/33762-band-of-the-hand/cast)
- [Band of the Hand — Full Cast & Crew](https://filmdb.co.uk/box-office/movie/band-of-the-hand-1986-box-office/full-cast-crew)

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