The Magic Touch (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1992, The Magic Touch is a comedy film directed by Michael Hui, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Hui Wai-kuk (Michael Hui) tells people's fortunes by feeling their bones. In reality though, he is a scam artist who gathers information on his clients in advance and uses it to milk them for money. When the wife of Commissioner David Ho (Philip Chan) of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) comes to see him, he reveals that her husband is cheating on her. After facing the wrath of his wife, Ho decides to get revenge and sends junior assessor Yau Ho-kei (Leon Lai) to investigate Hui's income. During the investigation, Hui sustains a brain injury and slips into a coma. After he wakes up, he suddenly discovers that he has gained the real ability to see people's futures.
Who’s in it. The Magic Touch stars Michael Hui as Hui Wai Tak, Leon Lai as Yau Ho Kay, Ricky Hui as Ah Fat and Winnie Lau Siu-Wai as Yue Lan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Magic Touch 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 The Magic Touch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magic Touch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magic Touch (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Magic Touch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Magic Touch worth watching?
- The Magic Touch holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Magic Touch?
- The Magic Touch stars Michael Hui, Leon Lai, Ricky Hui, Winnie Lau Siu-Wai and Sunny Fang Kang.
- When was The Magic Touch released?
- The Magic Touch was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.