The Hand (1981) - Parents Guide Movie Rating

The Hand
MPA: R BBFC: 18 Maturity Rating 18+
BBFC Reason
A comic book artist loses his hand, which in turn takes on a murderous life of its own.

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Sex & Nudity

mild

A woman goes topless. We see her breasts on full display. She has sex with Michael Caine in 2 different scenes; not very graphic.

Violence & Gore

moderate

The main character get his hand ripped off by a passing truck. This scene is EXTREMELY bloody, and shows the hand flying in a mess of gore, as well as several shots of the man's stump gushing and squirting blood. Other minor scenes of violence such as the hand strangling people, one of which shows some blood squirt on the window.

Profanity

moderate

Moderate, occasionally strong. At least 6 uses of the f-word.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

mild

Moderate, occasionally strong. At least 6 uses of the f-word.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

moderate

The whole film is intense. The opening hand-severing is bad. The rest of the film showing Michael Caine's descent into madness is quite spooky and disturbing. A few jump scares as the hand attacks someone.