Touch (1997): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1997, Touch is an action, komödie, drama and liebesfilm film directed by Paul Schrader, running about 96 minutes. “Everyone wants a piece of the action.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Down-and-out former preacher Bill Hill witnesses stranger Juvenal save a woman from her abusive husband by defusing the latter's anger — and ending his wife's blindness. Determined to profit from Juvenal's mystical powers, Bill asks an old friend, Lynn Faulkner, to sneak into the Alcoholics Anonymous facility where Juvenal works as a counselor, but she finds herself falling for the healer.

Who’s in it. Touch stars Gina Gershon as Debra Lusanne, Conchata Ferrell as Virginia Worrel, Skeet Ulrich as Juvenal and John Doe as Elwin Worrel, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Touch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $387.1K at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Touch page.

If you liked it. Fans of Touch tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.