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Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Science Fiction • PG • 1977 • 2 hr 15 min
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7.3
IMDb
7.6

After an encounter with UFOs, an electricity linesman feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to happen.

Staring

Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon, Bob Balaban

Directed By

Steven Spielberg

Written By

Steven Spielberg, Matthew Robbins, Hal Barwood, Jerry Belson, John Hill

Attributes

Slow

Genre

Science FictionDrama

Release Date

December 14, 1977

User Reviews

Richard Reider
Richard Reider
The entire film is imbued with a sense of wonder. Conveys a sense for a hopeful future. I left the theater in 1977 in awe and peace.
John Scognamiglio
John Scognamiglio
Vintage Spielberg…crafts a great story without the need for heavy dialogue
Chuck
Chuck
A great looking, evocative film, but the fanatic nature of Dreyfus’s character made it hard to completely engage.
Tyler Edwin Nestor
Tyler Edwin Nestor
Engaging with a lot of tension, mystery and creativity. Beautifully done.
Leonel
Leonel
The first 60 minutes are amazing but after that the movie falls off a bit. Anyways, it's still a very good sci-fi movie.
Keith
Keith
I've lost count how many times I have seen this movie. When it first came out the special effects were outstanding.
Luke YaBoi
Luke YaBoi
An interesting alien movie, but an even more interesting human drama especially considering Spielbergs familial struggles
Jordan Anderson
Jordan Anderson
I think this is one of Spielbergs lesser known gems. It’s a GREAT movie. Highly recommend to anyone. It’s got great special effects.
Abraham
Abraham
A classic Spielberg sci-fi film. It has good effects that still hold up today. Wonderful story of how humans first make contact with aliens.
Alan John Gerstle
Alan John Gerstle
Sci-fi with unique message. Something universal resides in the galaxies, compels us to create & communicate. A celebration of a benign power

Stats

Ratings
344 (2%)
2,011 (14%)
7,939 (54%)
4,324 (30%)
7.3 – Based on 14.6k ratings
Attributes
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Dark
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24%
43%
32%
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Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) - Trailer HD 1080p
Featurette
Close Encounters of the Third Kind - Deleted Scenes
Teaser
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND - Official Trailer
Teaser
Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Special Edition 1980 TV trailer
Featurette
Steven Spielberg 1977 interview

Cast & Crew

Steven Spielberg
Steven
Spielberg
Richard Dreyfuss
Richard
Dreyfuss
François Truffaut
François
Truffaut
Teri Garr
Teri
Garr
Melinda Dillon
Melinda
Dillon
Bob Balaban
Bob
Balaban
J. Patrick McNamara
J. Patrick McNamara
Warren J. Kemmerling
Warren J. Kemmerling
Roberts Blossom
Roberts
Blossom
Phil Dodds
Phil
Dodds
Cary Guffey
Cary
Guffey
Steven Spielberg
Steven
Spielberg
Matthew Robbins
Matthew
Robbins
Hal Barwood
Hal
Barwood
Jerry Belson
Jerry
Belson
John Hill
John
Hill

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