Touch and Go (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1986, Touch and Go is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Robert Mandel, running about 101 minutes. “Yesterday, he was a fun loving sports hero. Today he's had his life threatened, his Jaguar wrecked, his career jeopardized... And now someone's trying to cook him breakfast.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Chicago hockey star is accosted by a youth gang who attempt to rob him; after he chases them off he catches the youngest member and gives him a ride home, where he meets the boy's mother.
Who’s in it. Touch and Go stars Michael Keaton as Bobby Barbato, María Conchita Alonso as Denise DeLeon, Ajay Naidu as Louis DeLeon and John Reilly as Jerry Pepper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Touch and Go has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Touch and Go page.
If you liked it. Fans of Touch and Go tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Touch and Go (1986)?
- In US, Touch and Go is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Touch and Go worth watching?
- Touch and Go holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Touch and Go?
- Touch and Go stars Michael Keaton, María Conchita Alonso, Ajay Naidu, John Reilly and Maria Tucci.
- When was Touch and Go released?
- Touch and Go was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.