Touch (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Touch is a 1997 comedy drama directed by Paul Schrader, starring Christopher Walken, Gina Gershon and Anthony Zerbe. It is based on Touch by Elmore Leonard. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $387,069 worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Director at the Spirit Awards 1998. Critics gave it 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV, or rent or buy it on Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Angel Films
- Based on
- Touch by Elmore Leonard
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Touch About?
The premise of Touch without spoilers, adapted from Touch by Elmore Leonard.
An elderly Chinese man, known for his gentle nature and adherence to tradition, unwittingly triggers a series of comical misunderstandings in present-day America. A simple, accidental touch sets off a chain of events, leading to cultural clashes and unexpected connections. Through these misadventures, the story explores themes of love, acceptance, and the power of human connection across cultural divides.
Touch Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- one word title
- male nudity
- nudity
- barefoot male
- bare chested male
- rear nudity
- female rear nudity
- satire comedy
- female nudity
- miracle
- evangelist
- miracle worker
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- literature on screen
- male rear nudity
- reference to audrey hepburn
- kitchen
- irony
- flashback
- cynicism
- religious zealot
- religious fanatic
- con game
- con artist
- blind woman
- virgin
- satire
- reporter
- purity
- pacifist
- love
- los angeles california
- journalist
- investigation
- alcoholic
- uniform
- shopping mall
- roller coaster
- religious fanaticism
- nightclub
- first love
- fantasy sequence
- falling from height
- white trash
- vandalism
- tv show in film
- priest
- mobile home
- healing power
- courtroom
- alcoholics anonymous
Where to Watch Touch
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV, or rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Touch Cast
Christopher Walken leads the cast, with Gina Gershon and Anthony Zerbe. Directed by Paul Schrader; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Paul Schrader
Also Starring in Touch
· 6 moreTouch Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Touch 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
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TMDB 77% User score
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Touch Box Office
Touch grossed $387,069 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$387.1K
- US & Canada
- $387.1K
Touch Awards & Nominations
Touch earned 2 award nominations, including Best Director at the Spirit Awards 1998.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 1998 2 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Paul Schrader
- Nominated Best Screenplay – Paul Schrader
Touch Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Touch.
Cars in Touch
18 cars on screen, including the 1961 Chevrolet Impala and the 1983 Cadillac Eldorado.
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1961 Chevrolet Impala Main role -
1983 Cadillac Eldorado Important role -
1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Important role -
1992 Ford Econoline Minor role
Touch Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Touch - Der Typ mit den magischen Händen” and “Tocat”.
- Also known as
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- Touch - Der Typ mit den magischen Händen
- Tocat
- 接触
Seen Touch?
Movies Like Touch
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Touch Me, Touch Me Not and The Touch.
Touch FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Touch, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Touch?
Touch runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Touch released?
Touch was released on February 14, 1997.
Who directed Touch?
Touch was directed by Paul Schrader.
More films by Paul Schrader Who is in the cast of Touch?
Touch stars Christopher Walken, Gina Gershon and Anthony Zerbe, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Touch?
In the US, Touch is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM Plus and available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Touch make at the box office?
Touch grossed $387,069 worldwide.
How is Touch rated?
Touch has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 56 on Metacritic and 77% on TMDB.
Is Touch based on a book?
Yes. Touch is adapted from Touch by Elmore Leonard.
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