diff --git a/bindings/python/src/torrent_handle.cpp b/bindings/python/src/torrent_handle.cpp
index 087953a89..9980e940f 100755
--- a/bindings/python/src/torrent_handle.cpp
+++ b/bindings/python/src/torrent_handle.cpp
@@ -312,6 +312,7 @@ void bind_torrent_handle()
         .def("set_tracker_login", _(&torrent_handle::set_tracker_login))
         .def("move_storage", _(&torrent_handle::move_storage))
         .def("info_hash", _(&torrent_handle::info_hash))
+        .def("force_recheck", _(&torrent_handle::force_recheck))
         ;
 }