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The Touch

5.919711h 55mMovieDramaRomance

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.

DirectorIngmar Bergman

WriterIngmar Bergman

ProducersLars-Owe Carlberg·Ingmar Bergman

Where to watch

Criterion Channel

Criterion Channel

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ingmar Bergman

Elliott Gould

Bibi Andersson

Max von Sydow

Andreas Vergerus

Sheila Reid

Margaretha Byström

Margaretha Byström

Secretary to Andreas Vergerus

Elsa Ebbesen-Thornblad

Elsa Ebbesen-Thornblad

Hospital Matron

Barbro Hiort af Ornäs

Barbro Hiort af Ornäs

Åke Lindström

Åke Lindström

Aino Taube

Mimmo Wåhlander

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The Touch — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Touch?

The Touch is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Touch on Netflix?

No, The Touch is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is The Touch on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Touch isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch The Touch for free?

The Touch is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.