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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

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
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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

Which OTT platform streams The Touch?

The Touch is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States, 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 United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is The Touch on Amazon Prime Video?

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

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