Where to Watch The Touch (1971) in the US

What it's about

In a small Swedish town, physician Andreas Vergerus and his wife Karin Vergarus have a loving yet somewhat pedestrian fifteen year marriage which has spawned two now early teen children. They befriend visiting Jewish-American archaeologist David Kovac who is working on a dig of an old church site. Admitting to her that he fell in love with her the first time he laid eyes on her at the hospital on the day that her mother passed away, Karin easily succumbs to David's advances, she never having cheated on Andreas before. Although David transforms, having a passive-aggressive nature in their relationship including bouts of physical violence against her, Karin ends up falling in what she believes is love with David in he representing what is missing with Andreas, while she still remains loyal to Andreas and their marriage. Andreas is aware of something concerning David which may provide some answers as to David's behavior toward Karin, which become a little more clear when Karin meets Sara.

Cast and crew

Director

Ingmar Bergman

Writer

Ingmar Bergman

Starring

Elliott Gould, Bibi Andersson, Max von Sydow

Details

Release date

Jul 14, 1971

Language

English, Swedish, French

Country

Sweden, United States

Awards

1 nomination

Where to Watch The Touch (1971) in the US — common questions

Where to watch The Touch in the United States?

The Touch is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Fandango at Home.

Can I stream The Touch or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Fandango at Home.

Can I watch The Touch for free in the United States?

We have not confirmed a free option for The Touch in the United States.