The Midas Touch (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1988, The Midas Touch is a drama film directed by Géza Bereményi, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. A deep drama about life in Hungary after the WW2 until the revolt against Russians in '56. The main character is the head of the black market in Budapest. He thinks he can buy everyone and everything but at the end he must face that he can't buy life. A must-see for everyone. Casting involves some of the greatest Hungarian actors. The story takes place in the eighth district of Budapest focusing on the market place on Teleki square which is still working. The movie contains some archive footage of real fight during the revolution.
Who’s in it. The Midas Touch stars Károly Eperjes as Monori Sándor, Judit Pogány as Monoriné, Enikő Eszenyi as Monori Marika and Barnabás Tóth as Valkó Imi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Midas Touch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Midas Touch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Midas Touch tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Midas Touch (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Midas Touch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Midas Touch worth watching?
- The Midas Touch holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Midas Touch?
- The Midas Touch stars Károly Eperjes, Judit Pogány, Enikő Eszenyi, Barnabás Tóth and Péter Andorai.
- When was The Midas Touch released?
- The Midas Touch was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.