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Poster for Touch

1997 | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

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

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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