Movie

The Touch

★ 5.9(59)19711h 55m

The Touch is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Ingmar Bergman
Release date: 1971-07-14
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: Swedish
Box office: $6,530,000
Budget: $6,900,000
Status: Released
Country: Sweden
Studio: ABC Pictures

The Touch — trailer

About The Touch

The Touch is a 1971 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Ingmar Bergman, starring Elliott Gould, Bibi Andersson and Max von Sydow. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 59 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Touch in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A Swedish housewife begins an adulterous affair with an American archaeologist, unaware of his emotional scars as a Holocaust survivor; consequently, their relationship will be painfully difficult.

Cast

Elliott Gould

David Kovac

Bibi Andersson

Karin Vergerus

Max von Sydow

Andreas Vergerus

Sheila Reid

Sara Kovac

Margaretha Byström

Secretary to Andreas Vergerus

Elsa Ebbesen-Thornblad

Hospital Matron

Barbro Hiort af Ornäs

Karin's Mother

Åke Lindström

Dr. Holm

Aino Taube

Mimmo Wåhlander

Nurse

Dennis Gotobed

Karin Gry

Themes & keywords

lovelove affair

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Touch in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Touch on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is The Touch on Netflix?+

The Touch is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.

How long is The Touch?+

The Touch has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in The Touch?+

The Touch stars Elliott Gould, Bibi Andersson, Max von Sydow, Sheila Reid and Margaretha Byström.

When did The Touch come out?+

The Touch is a 1971 movie directed by Ingmar Bergman.

What genre is The Touch?+

The Touch is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Touch?+

The Touch was directed by Ingmar Bergman.