Touched by Love (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1980, Touched by Love is a drama film directed by Gus Trikonis, running about 95 minutes. “A true story. A courageous story. A love story that will touch you forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A teenager with cerebral palsy attempts to become pen pals with her idol, Elvis Presley.
Who’s in it. Touched by Love stars Diane Lane as Karen, Deborah Raffin as Lena Canada, Michael Learned as Dr. Bell and Mary Wickes as Margaret, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Touched by Love 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 Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Touched by Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Touched by Love (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Touched by Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Touched by Love worth watching?
- Touched by Love holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Touched by Love?
- Touched by Love stars Diane Lane, Deborah Raffin, Michael Learned, Mary Wickes and Twyla-Dawn Vokins.
- When was Touched by Love released?
- Touched by Love was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.