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Touch (2024): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Touch is a 2024 romantic drama directed by Baltasar Kormákur, starring Ruth Sheen as Mrs. Ellis, Masahiro Motoki and Egill Ólafsson. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $3.8 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including International Film at the Artios Awards 2025. Critics gave it 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

IMDb rating
7.4/10
worldwide gross
$3.8M
award nomination
1
Echo Score
80
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Touch (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 1m (121 min)
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Touch About?

The premise of Touch without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

A man is haunted by the disappearance of his childhood sweetheart fifty years earlier and embarks on a quest to find her and rekindle their connection. The film is a poignant exploration of longing and nostalgia.

Touch Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • iceland
  • first love
  • lost love
  • period drama
  • airplane
  • bus
  • haiku
  • one word title
  • year 2020
  • japanese
  • sex scene
  • telephone call
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  • tattoo
  • year 1969
  • birthday
  • flashback
  • hotel
  • pandemic
  • airport
  • drawing
  • pregnant woman
  • student
  • childbirth
  • love
  • google search
  • doctor
  • cigarette smoking
  • covid 19 pandemic
  • japan
  • london england
  • train
  • covid 19 lockdown
  • hiroshima japan
  • job interview
  • tattooing
  • telephone conversation
  • face mask
  • tattoo parlor
  • restaurant
  • non linear
  • reference to hiroshima
  • giving birth
  • nonlinear timeline
  • illness
  • aquarium
  • dining room
  • covid lockdown
  • mask
  • karaoke
  • reference to google
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Cast & crew

Touch Cast & Characters

Ruth Sheen leads the cast as Mrs. Ellis, with Masahiro Motoki as Takahashi-san and Egill Ólafsson as Kristófer. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur; 19 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Touch

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Ratings

Touch Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Touch 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10. Our Echo Score gives it 80/100, strongest in art & craft (85) and weakest in rewatch factor (65).

80 /100

Touch Echo Score Breakdown

Touch earns a strong performance as a measured romance that balances its subtle emotional depth with precise visual storytelling. Critics praised its unhurried narrative and the way it evokes hope through its restrained pacing, while noting the characters serve more as evocative symbols than deeply detailed individuals. Viewers appreciated its immersive sense of place across decades and continents despite occasional narrative lulls. Its fusion of compassion and quiet stylistic confidence yields a compellingly gentle film that resonates beyond its modest scale.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 85

    In terms of art and craft, the film’s direction and cinematography stand out for their controlled framing and evocative imagery. Reviewers highlighted the unhurried pacing and Zen-like compositions that underscore emotional moments without excess. The production design subtly anchors each era, while the editing maintains clarity. Overall, the visual execution feels deliberately composed and engaging.

  • Character & Emotion 80

    When it comes to character and emotion, performances are consistently praised for their warmth and restraint. Critics noted that while interior lives are not exhaustively detailed, the leads convey heartfelt longing through nuanced gestures. Emotional beats never feel unearned. In sum, the acting carries the film’s sentimental core with quiet sincerity.

  • Story & Flow 75

    In terms of story and flow, the narrative’s structure is coherent and engaging, weaving flashbacks and contemporary threads smoothly. Reviewers complimented the film’s thematic consistency and sense of intrigue, though some felt the pacing lagged in places and occasional clichés surfaced. Ultimately, the plot offers a satisfying emotional journey despite moderate lulls in momentum.

  • Sensory Experience 80

    When it comes to sensory experience, the film excels in its understated sound design and harmonious score, which complement the visual style. Critics observed that the soundtrack and ambient effects deepen the film’s reflective tone, while the color palette and shot compositions sustain a cohesive atmosphere. Overall, the sensory elements enrich the viewing with gentle resonance.

  • Rewatch Factor 65

    In terms of rewatch factor, the film offers moderate replay value through its delicate emotional arc and cultural vignettes. Reviewers found that its paced revelations and serene tone encourage reflection, though its subtle drama may limit frequent revisits. Ultimately, the gentle charm supports occasional reengagement but may not compel repeated full viewings.

Plot

Touch Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Touch from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the curtain of fate draws back, an expansive narrative unfolds, intertwining elements of romance and suspense across time and varied landscapes. At its heart is the poignant journey of a man on a mission to reclaim the essence of his first love, lost to the sands of time nearly 50 years ago. Each tick of the clock brings him closer to a critical decision: to seize the elusive beauty that has haunted his memories or risk losing the opportunity to relive the enchanting moments of their fleeting youth.

Full summary

The whole story of Touch, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Touch Box Office

Touch grossed $3.8 million worldwide. $1.2 million came from the US and Canada and $2.6 million (69%) from the rest of the world.

2024 box office

Worldwide gross

$3.8M

US & Canada
$1.2M
International
$2.6M
US & Canada 31% Rest of the world 69%
Awards

Touch Awards & Nominations

Touch earned 1 award nomination, including International Film at the Artios Awards 2025.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Quiz

How Well Do You Know Touch?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Touch Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “Touch - Nos étreintes passées” and “터치”.

Also known as
  • Touch - Nos étreintes passées
  • 터치
  • Érintés
  • 心動50年
  • 碰触
  • 觸動
  • Dotyk
  • Legătura
  • Прикосновение
  • Дотик
  • Dotek
  • Chạm Vào Ký Ức
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  • Додир
  • TOUCH / タッチ
  • מגע
  • สัมผัส
  • Dokunmak

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FAQ

Touch FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Touch, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Touch?

Touch runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

When was Touch released?

Touch was released on July 12, 2024.

Who directed Touch?

Touch was directed by Baltasar Kormákur.

More films by Baltasar Kormákur

Who is in the cast of Touch?

Touch stars Ruth Sheen as Mrs. Ellis, Masahiro Motoki as Takahashi-san and Egill Ólafsson as Kristófer, among 19 credited actors.

How much did Touch make at the box office?

Touch grossed $3.8 million worldwide ($1.2 million domestic, $2.6 million international).

How is Touch rated?

Touch has 7.4/10 on IMDb and 74 on Metacritic.

Was Touch nominated for any awards?

Touch received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Touch have a post-credit scene?

No. Touch has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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