Where to Watch The Hands of Orlac (1924) in the US

What it's about

Orlac is a world famous pianist. One day he is badly hurt in a big train wreck. He is in danger of losing both his hands so his wife begs the doctors to save them. They eventually manage to transplant his hands with those of another deceased person. After his recovery Orlac discovers that there is something seriously wrong with his new pair of hands -- it is as if they had a will of their own. But Orlac doesn't know that they actually belonged to a dangerous murderer.

Cast and crew

Director

Robert Wiene

Writer

Louis Nerz, Maurice Renard

Starring

Conrad Veidt, Alexandra Sorina, Fritz Strassny

Details

Release date

Jun 4, 1928

Language

German

Country

Austria, Germany

Where to Watch The Hands of Orlac (1924) in the US — common questions

Where to watch The Hands of Orlac in the United States?

The Hands of Orlac is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, or free in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Bloodstream (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD) and Kanopy (HD). Watch the movie free on Bloodstream (HD) and Darkroom (HD).

Can I stream The Hands of Orlac or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on Bloodstream (HD).

Can I watch The Hands of Orlac for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD) and Kanopy (HD). Watch the movie free on Bloodstream (HD) and Darkroom (HD).