Making Contact (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1985, Making Contact is a fantasy, adventure, horror and science fiction film directed by Roland Emmerich, running about 94 minutes. “Only he can see it. Only he shares its magic. Only he knows the danger.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A nine year old boy named Joey, who after the tragic death of his father, begins to experience psychic powers such as allowing him to move inanimate objects with his mind, set things on fire, and even communicate with his dead father. However, not everything is good for Joey as his newly gained powers accidentally awake an evil supernatural force that is contained inside the body of an old ventriloquist's dummy that Joey found in an abandoned house. The supernatural Dummy shows similar powers to Joey's, and soon he puts the lives of everyone near Joey in danger as the evil Dummy has dark plans for Joey's special powers.
Who’s in it. Making Contact stars Joshua Morrell as Joey, Eva Kryll as Laura Collins, Tammy Shields as Sally and Jan Zierold as Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Making Contact has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Making Contact page.
If you liked it. Fans of Making Contact tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Making Contact (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Making Contact change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Making Contact worth watching?
- Making Contact holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Making Contact?
- Making Contact stars Joshua Morrell, Eva Kryll, Tammy Shields, Jan Zierold and Barbara Klein.
- When was Making Contact released?
- Making Contact was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.