Movie

Making Contact

“Only he can see it. Only he shares its magic. Only he knows the danger.”

★ 5.6(60)19851h 34m

Science Fiction Fantasy Horror Adventure

Making Contact is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Joyn Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel and Magenta TV+ in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, maxdome Store and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

Where to watch Making Contact

🇩🇪 Germany

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Good to know

Director: Roland Emmerich
Release date: 1985-11-21
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Centropolis Film Productions

Making Contact — trailer

About Making Contact

Making Contact is a 1985 movie in the Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror genres, directed by Roland Emmerich, starring Joshua Morrell, Eva Kryll and Tammy Shields. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 60 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Making Contact in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Joshua Morrell

Joey

Eva Kryll

Laura Collins

Tammy Shields

Sally

Jan Zierold

Martin

Barbara Klein

Dr. Haiden

Jerry L. Hall Jr.

William

Sean Johnson

Bobby

Matthias Kraus

Bernie

Ray Kaselonis

Steven

Christine Goebbels

Alice

Axel Berg

Ralph

Jack Angel

Fletcher the Dummer (English Version, voice)

Themes & keywords

supernaturalpuppettelekinesisevil dollpsychic powerdummyrobotdemonghostdimensionpsychic powers

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Making Contact in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Making Contact on Amazon Prime Video, Joyn Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel and Magenta TV+. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, maxdome Store and Freenet meinVOD.

Is Making Contact on Netflix?+

Making Contact is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Joyn Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel and Magenta TV+.

How long is Making Contact?+

Making Contact has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Making Contact?+

Making Contact stars Joshua Morrell, Eva Kryll, Tammy Shields, Jan Zierold and Barbara Klein.

When did Making Contact come out?+

Making Contact is a 1985 movie directed by Roland Emmerich.

What genre is Making Contact?+

Making Contact is Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and Adventure film.

Who directed Making Contact?+

Making Contact was directed by Roland Emmerich.