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Summary
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.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Pure escapism
Where to watch
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Not for laughs, big ideas or romance.
Cast
Crew
- Directed by
- Roland Emmerich
- Written by
- Roland Emmerich
- Produced by
- Klaus Dittrich
- Music by
- Hubert Bartholomae
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Facts
November 21, 1985 · 1 h 34 min · PG
- Released
- November 21, 1985
- Runtime
- 1 h 34 min
- Age rating
- PG
- Content
- Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Adventure
- Original language
- German
- Also spoken
- English
- Made in
- Germany, United States
- Available in
- 4 countries
Tropes
The Maze, Character Title, Adults Are Useless +9
Q&A
6 questions, like "Where can I stream Making Contact?"
Questions about Making Contact
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Making Contact worth watching?
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34 (IMDb 4.7 and Letterboxd 2.5 out of 5).
Is Making Contact okay for kids?
Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Will Making Contact scare me?
At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.
Is Making Contact in English?
No, it was made in German, with some English.
What tropes does Making Contact use?
TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including The Maze, Character Title, and Adults Are Useless.