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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
ProducersIngmar Bergman·Lars-Owe Carlberg

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ingmar Bergman

EGElliott Gould
Elliott Gould
David Kovac
BABibi Andersson
Bibi Andersson
Karin Vergerus
MSMax von Sydow
Max von Sydow
Andreas Vergerus
SRSheila Reid
Sheila Reid
Sara Kovac
MBMargaretha Byström
Margaretha Byström
Secretary to Andreas Vergerus
EEElsa Ebbesen-Thornblad
Elsa Ebbesen-Thornblad
Hospital Matron
BOBarbro Hiort af Ornäs
Barbro Hiort af Ornäs
Karin's Mother
ÅLÅke Lindström
Åke Lindström
Dr. Holm
ATAino Taube
Aino Taube
MW
Mimmo Wåhlander
Nurse
DG
Dennis Gotobed
KG
Karin Gry

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More from Ingmar Bergman · Director

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The Touch — streaming FAQ

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The Touch isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on BFI Player. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Touch on Netflix?

No, The Touch is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on BFI Player.

Is The Touch on Amazon Prime Video?

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The Touch isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on BFI Player.