
Touch
Seen it?1997 | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (33% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at fantasy readers and anyone in the mood for a love story. Its magic has rules, and the story plays by them.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
At the discovery of his ability to work miracles, Juvenal becomes a media sensation, but now he's prone to those who want to exploit him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$387K worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Schrader
- Bridget FondaLynn Faulkner
- Christopher WalkenBill Hill
- Skeet UlrichJuvenal
- Tom ArnoldAugust Murray
- Gina GershonDebra Lusanne
- Lolita DavidovichAntoinette Baker
- Paul MazurskyArtie
- Janeane GarofaloKathy Worthington
- John DoeElwin Worrel
- Conchata FerrellVirginia Worrel