

The Touch
A sister and brother, the last heirs of a family of acrobats, are called upon by a Buddhist monk sect to retrieve an artifact that their ancestors have protected throughout the ages.
Where to watch The Touch in United States
Click a service to open The Touch there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is The Touch streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
About The Touch
The Touch is a 2002 English-language action and fantasy film directed by Peter Pau Tak-Hai. The cast is led by Michelle Yeoh, Ben Chaplin, Richard Roxburgh. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Touch was produced by Han Entertainment, Media Asia Films, and Mythical Films and made in China and Hong Kong. It was released on August 1, 2002.
- Director
- Peter Pau Tak-Hai
- Writers
- Laurent Courtiaud, Julien Carbon, J. D. Zeik
- Release date
- August 1, 2002
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Production
- Han Entertainment, Media Asia Films, Mythical Films
The Touch cast & crew
The Touch was directed by Peter Pau Tak-Hai and written by Laurent Courtiaud, Julien Carbon, and J. D. Zeik.
The cast features Michelle Yeoh as Pak Yin Fay, Ben Chaplin as Eric, Richard Roxburgh as Karl, Lung Sihung as The Monk-Dun Huang, Brandon Chang as Pak Yeuk Tong, and Margaret Wang as Lily.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Basil Poledouris, cinematography is by Peter Pau Tak-Hai, and it was produced by Gao Fengjun and Michelle Yeoh.
Is The Touch worth watching?
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action and fantasy, The Touch is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Touch
The Touch isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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Cast of The Touch

Michelle Yeoh
Pak Yin Fay

Ben Chaplin
Eric

Richard Roxburgh
Karl

Lung Sihung
The Monk-Dun Huang
Brandon Chang
Pak Yeuk Tong

Margaret Wang
Lily

Dane Cook
Bob

Emmanuel Lanzi
Draco

Kenneth Tsang
Ping

Gabriel Harrison
Sam

Winston Chao
Yin's Father

Kou Zhenhai
Silvio
The Touch — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Touch in United States?
The Touch is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is The Touch in?
The Touch is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, Mandarin, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Touch?
The Touch runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).











