The Midas Touch (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1997, The Midas Touch is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Peter Manoogian, running about 83 minutes. “Everything He Touches... Turns to Gold!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Drama about a 12-year-old boy who fantasises about having enough money to be able to cure his grandmother's serious heart condition. When he finds himself in a haunted house, the mysterious owner 'grants' him one wish - the Midas touch. The boy soon learns that it is more of a curse than a blessing when everything he touches turns into gold.
Who’s in it. The Midas Touch stars Trever O'Brien as Billy, Ashley Tesoro as Hannah, Joey Simmrin as Leon and David Jeremiah as Willy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Midas Touch has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Midas Touch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Midas Touch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Midas Touch (1997)?
- In US, The Midas Touch is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Midas Touch worth watching?
- The Midas Touch holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Midas Touch?
- The Midas Touch stars Trever O'Brien, Ashley Tesoro, Joey Simmrin, David Jeremiah and Marla Cotovsky.
- When was The Midas Touch released?
- The Midas Touch was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.