Where Hands Touch

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Where Hands Touch

PG-13

2018

2h 2m

History

Drama

Romance

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In 1944, a 15-year-old girl, daughter of a white German mother and a black African father, meets a member of the Hitler Youth. They become bound by the realization of the horrors being committed around them.

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Critics Consensus

Where Hands Touch is noteworthy for its exploration of a little-discussed corner of World War II, even if its story leaves something to be desired in the telling.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

May 22, 2019

I found myself looking at it and liking certain parts, but I didn't get emotionally swept up...but it great that the film happened, in itself there's a sense of relief and triumph there...

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

Metro Newspaper (UK)

May 10, 2019

3/5

It's a fascinating take on the horrors of World War II and one that confirms [Amandla] Stenberg as one of the most accomplished rising stars of her generation.

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph (UK)

May 10, 2019

2/5

If Asante's idea is that Nazi ideology poisoned bright young minds into viewing their fellow citizens as less than human, the lovey-dovey bond she's pushing as the main event seems even more implausible.

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Matthew St. Clair

Cinema Sentries

Oct 5, 2020

Where Hands Touch still manages to be a well-acted historical drama that depicts World War II from a different point of view. It also retains the same theme of finding your identity that Amma Asante has demonstrated in her previous work.

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Fiona Underhill

JumpCut Online

Jul 2, 2020

It is Leyna's relationship with her mother (and her own identity) that is perhaps the most moving aspect of the film. Amandla Stenberg gives a fantastic performance here as a young woman who is struggling to find her place in the world.

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Andrew F. Peirce

The Curb

Apr 4, 2020

Possibly with a different screenwriter, or even a different cast, Where Hands Touch might have been something truly great. Unfortunately, as it is, it's very middle ground fare that neither moves, engages, or informs - it simply exists.

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Ismail S.

@angurt Mar 13, 2026

Excellent film. Captivating.

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Maria L

@leirei Jan 20, 2026

This movie is an emotional and heartbreaking movie, but I still recommend watching it! Though its not a true story, its definitely inspired by many true stories. Im tired of seeing peoples excuses of not liking this movie because it "romanticizes the holocaust" which is not true! This movie brings awareness of what people of color (that might be similar to what the m.c/leyna experienced in the movie) went through. And not just that, also a story about the people, forced to work for corruption (such as the love interest/lutz). And maybe even to modern people that just wants to belong but is so obviously different, this movie tells alot of stories (teen pregnancies, having no father/mother figure, being taken away from your family, being bullied etc.), so its not just about the holocaust. And dare I say, LOVE CAN STILL HAPPEN WHETHER THERES CORRUPTION IN THE AIR!!! I cried so much when Lutz died, this shows that even if you try to choose happiness, something else will sneak up behind you

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Tshegofatso M

@RT61951634 Aug 16, 2024

one of the best movies i've watched, following the great acting, the plot twist it also teaches of the past and has an emotional effect with it's storyline... it deserves a good rating.

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Jul 10, 2021

I definitely recommend this film. George Mackay is a fantastic actor, as well as the rest of the brilliant cast. The story was heartbreaking and one we must never forget. Please watch this film.

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Jun 20, 2021

Hands down, one of the best movies I have ever seen. It really makes you think in depth about humankind and the wickedness they are capable of. This movie is a true story and that is one of the reasons why it inspired me to watch it to begin with. Make sure you have plenty of Kleenex on hand because you will need it. I just love this movie, must see!

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Jan 19, 2021

This film drags on a bit in part, but the actors do their best snd it shows.

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Synopsis

In 1944, a 15-year-old girl, daughter of a white German mother and a black African father, meets a member of the Hitler Youth. They become bound by the realization of the horrors being committed around them.

Director: Amma Asante
Producer: Charlie Hanson, Alice Dawson
Screenwriter: Amma Asante
Distributor: Vertical Entertainment
Production Co: Metrol Technology, Vertical Entertainment, Umedia, Head Gear Films, British Film Company
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Elements|Sexuality|Language|Violence/Disturbing Images)
Genre: History, Drama, Romance
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 14, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $67.7K
Runtime: 2h 2m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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