The Touch (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1971, The Touch is a drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. A Swedish housewife begins an adulterous affair with a foreign archaeologist. But he is an emotionally scarred man, a Jewish survivor from a concentration camp, consequently, their relationship will be painfully difficult.
Who’s in it. The Touch stars Elliott Gould as David Kovac, Bibi Andersson as Karin Vergerus, Max von Sydow as Andreas Vergerus and Sheila Reid as Sara Kovac, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Touch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Touch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Touch tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Touch (1971)?
- In US, The Touch is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Touch worth watching?
- The Touch holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Touch?
- The Touch stars Elliott Gould, Bibi Andersson, Max von Sydow, Sheila Reid and Margaretha Byström.
- When was The Touch released?
- The Touch was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.