Hands of Stone

This week's most rewarding drama pick in the US on Netflix is Hands of Stone. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 461 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Edgar Ramírez sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Hands of Stone is worth clearing space for. Character-driven storytelling at its most effective — Hands of Stone earns every emotional beat it goes for. The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives. Edgar Ramírez and Robert De Niro lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It hit screens in 2016. The writing trusts the audience to sit with ambiguity rather than wrapping everything up in a tidy conclusion — it is the approach that separates good drama from great. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For anyone looking for storytelling that takes its characters seriously, Hands of Stone delivers. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Edgar Ramírez carries the material with a performance that rewards close attention. Worth starting sooner rather than later.

Hands of Stone was released in 2016, directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz. The full 111-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.