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Touchy Feely (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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Touchy Feely is a 2013 drama directed by Lynn Shelton, starring Scoot McNairy, Elliot Page and Rosemarie DeWitt. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $36,128 worldwide. Critics gave it 41% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and DistroTV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
41%
worldwide gross
$36.1K
Metascore
55
Touchy Feely (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Lynn Shelton
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Touchy Feely About?

The premise of Touchy Feely without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A dentist finds he has an unexpected ability to alleviate his patients’ discomfort. Simultaneously, his sister struggles with a profound aversion to touch, causing a growing distance between them as they grapple with their contrasting approaches to healing and connection. The situation creates a poignant exploration of human interaction and the complexities of empathy.

Touchy Feely Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • title written by female
  • massage therapist
  • massage
  • touch
  • reiki
  • masseuse
  • kiss
  • waiting room
  • hugging
  • aunt niece relationship
  • family relationships
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
+4 more
  • dentist
  • brother sister relationship
  • aphephobia
  • f rated
Where to watch

Where to Watch Touchy Feely

Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and DistroTV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Touchy Feely Cast

Scoot McNairy leads the cast, with Elliot Page and Rosemarie DeWitt. Directed by Lynn Shelton; 4 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

Touchy Feely Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Touchy Feely 41% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.

Plot

Touchy Feely Plot Summary

What happens in Touchy Feely from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the bond between massage therapist Abby and her boyfriend Jesse begins to crumble, an unsettling aversion to human contact takes hold of Abby, forcing her to take a break from her job. This unexpected revulsion has significant consequences for her relationship with Jesse, as she finds it increasingly challenging to either touch him or be touched. In a desperate attempt to revive their connection, Abby suggests they try ecstasy pills, provided by Bronwyn, which ultimately results in the end of their cohabitation.

Full summary

The whole story of Touchy Feely, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Touchy Feely Box Office

Touchy Feely grossed $36,128 worldwide.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$36.1K

US & Canada
$36.1K
Videos

Touchy Feely Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Touchy Feely.

Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Touchy Feely?

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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Cars

Cars in Touchy Feely

7 cars on screen, including the 1985 Audi 4000 B2 and the 1976 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu.

All 7 cars
  • 1985 Audi 4000 B2 in Touchy Feely 1985 Audi 4000 B2 Minor role
  • 1976 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu in Touchy Feely 1976 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Minor role
  • 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan in Touchy Feely 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Background role
  • 2002 Honda CR-V in Touchy Feely 2002 Honda CR-V Background role

Seen Touchy Feely?

FAQ

Touchy Feely FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Touchy Feely, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Touchy Feely?

Touchy Feely runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Touchy Feely released?

Touchy Feely was released on September 6, 2013.

Who directed Touchy Feely?

Touchy Feely was directed by Lynn Shelton.

More films by Lynn Shelton

Who is in the cast of Touchy Feely?

Touchy Feely stars Scoot McNairy, Elliot Page and Rosemarie DeWitt, among 4 credited actors.

Where can I watch Touchy Feely?

In the US, Touchy Feely is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, DistroTV and Fandango at Home Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Touchy Feely make at the box office?

Touchy Feely grossed $36,128 worldwide.

How is Touchy Feely rated?

Touchy Feely has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 41% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic and 47% on TMDB.

Does Touchy Feely have a post-credit scene?

No. Touchy Feely has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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