Touched by the Unknown (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2005, Touched by the Unknown is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Jaak Kilmi, running about 87 minutes. “Comrades, more historical truth!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mati is an assistant in TV studio. Patiently he has waited for his time to become a TV star but seems that he has to wait forever. One day an alien called Tipp is sent on Earth (by its chief Tapp) to find out the purpose of Estonian children's TV show "Tipp and Tapp". Tipp nestles himself inside Mati's brains that leads the man to unpredictable actions.
Who’s in it. Touched by the Unknown stars Tiit Sukk as Mati Tilba, Raivo E. Tamm as Valdo Pant, Peeter Oja as Tipp and Ülle Kaljuste as Aunt Rutt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Touched by the Unknown has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Touched by the Unknown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Touched by the Unknown tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Touched by the Unknown (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Touched by the Unknown change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Touched by the Unknown worth watching?
- Touched by the Unknown holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Touched by the Unknown?
- Touched by the Unknown stars Tiit Sukk, Raivo E. Tamm, Peeter Oja, Ülle Kaljuste and Maria Avdyushko.
- When was Touched by the Unknown released?
- Touched by the Unknown was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.