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The Midas Touch

1997Movie1 h 23 minPG

Family
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2

Summary

Drama about a 12-year-old boy who fantasises about having enough money to be able to cure his grandmother's serious heart condition. When he finds himself in a haunted house, the mysterious owner 'grants' him one wish - the Midas touch. The boy soon learns that it is more of a curse than a blessing when everything he touches turns into gold.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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Not for brutality, laughs or romance.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Peter Manoogian
Written by
Peter Fedorenko, Keith Estrada
Produced by
Vlad Păunescu, Mark Headley

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Facts

December 30, 1997 · 1 h 23 min · PG

Released
December 30, 1997
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Family, Fantasy, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Romania
Available in
13 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Midas Touch?"

Questions about The Midas Touch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Midas Touch worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.2).

Is The Midas Touch okay for kids?

PGDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Midas Touch make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch The Midas Touch?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with philosophical at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.