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Making Contact

1985, German. Directed by Roland Emmerich.

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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Runtime
1h 34m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
German
Rated
PG

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Making Contact isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.

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Released
21 November 1985
Original title
Joey
Country
Germany, United States of America
Written by
Roland Emmerich
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Is Making Contact worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 69 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Making Contact?

Making Contact runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).

Does Making Contact have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Making Contact. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Making Contact parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Making Contact is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Making Contact on?

Making Contact isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 5 November 2026.)

What movies are like Making Contact?

If you liked Making Contact, try Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace, Fire and Ice, Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Who directed Making Contact?

Making Contact (1985) was directed by Roland Emmerich and stars Joshua Morrell, Eva Kryll, Tammy Shields.

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