In the Hand of Dante, drama directed by Julian Schnabel, lands on Netflix on June 24, 2026. Adapted from Nick Tosches' 2002 novel, the film traces two parallel threads: the New York-born writer Nick Tosches in the 21st century and Dante Alighieri in the 14th century, at the moment when The Divine Comedy begins to take shape.
In the Hand of Dante
Film | 2026
Available on Netflix on June 24, 2026
Drama
Directed by Julian Schnabel
With Oscar Isaac, Gal Gadot, Gerard Butler, Al Pacino, John Malkovich, Martin Scorsese and Jason Momoa
Based on Nick Tosches' novel
Running time: 2h33
Countries of production: United States, Italy, United Kingdom, Chile
In In the Hand of Dante, Nick Tosches is recruited by a mafia boss to locate and steal a manuscript of The Divine Comedy, allegedly written by Dante Alighieri himself. His investigation thrusts him into a brutal journey, weaving literary fascination, the art black market, and an obsession with a foundational work of Western literature.
The film follows parallel strands featuring Dante Alighieri, the 14th-century Italian writer, as he searches for inspiration to compose his epic. The two narratives, separated by centuries, echo each other around creation, desire, beauty, and the relationship with the divine.
Oscar Isaac headlines in a double role, embodying both Nick Tosches and Dante Alighieri. The cast also features Gal Gadot, Gerard Butler, Al Pacino, John Malkovich, Martin Scorsese and Jason Momoa. The screenplay is by Julian Schnabel and Louise Kugelberg, with a score by Benjamin Clementine.
In the Hand of Dante may appeal to Netflix subscribers drawn to literary dramas, stories told across two timelines, and novel adaptations where art history intersects with crime fiction. The film isn’t aimed as much at viewers seeking a linear thriller or a realistic drama focused on a single era.
The official trailer for In the Hand of Dante presents a narrative woven between contemporary New York, Dante's legacy, and a quest for a mythical manuscript.
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