Making Contact

1985·Movie
1h 34min·PG
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Metacritic50–Rotten Tomatoes–21%

Where to watch

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About

Only he can see it. Only he shares its magic. Only he knows the danger.

A nine year old boy named Joey, who after the tragic death of his father, begins to experience psychic powers such as allowing him to move inanimate objects with his mind, set things on fire, and even communicate with his dead father. However, not everything is good for Joey as his newly gained powers accidentally awake an evil supernatural force that is contained inside the body of an old ventriloquist's dummy that Joey found in an abandoned house. The supernatural Dummy shows similar powers to Joey's, and soon he puts the lives of everyone near Joey in danger as the evil Dummy has dark plans for Joey's special powers.
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Crew

Directed by:
Roland Emmerich
Written by:
Roland Emmerich
Produced by:
Klaus Dittrich
Composed by:
Hubert Bartholomae

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Making Contact

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Making Contact legally?

The RokuFawesomeTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Making Contact worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 4.7 and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Making Contact rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Making Contact?

1 h 34 min

Making Contact runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Making Contact?

Critics50
Audiences34

Not quite. Critics rate Making Contact higher (50) than audiences (34). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Making Contact in?

GermanEnglish

It was made in German, with some English. Produced in Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Making Contact?

4ATCHDEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Making Contact in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Making Contact use?

The MazeCharacter TitleAdults Are UselessCoincidental BroadcastToo Good for This Sinful EarthForeign Re-ScorePolice Are UselessChildren Are CruelHigh-Class GlassSilent BobAttack of the 50-Foot WhateverKill It with Fireand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Making Contact, including The Maze, Character Title, Adults Are Useless.

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