Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind
Dr. Steven Greer’s previous works, SIRIUS and UNACKNOWLEDGED, broke crowdfunding records and ignited a grassroots movement. CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE FIFTH KIND features groundbreaking video and photographic evidence and supporting interviews from prominent figures such as Adam Curry of Princeton’s PEAR Lab; legendary civil rights attorney Daniel Sheehan, and Dr. Russell Targ, who headed the CIA’s top secret remote viewing program. Their message: For thousands of people, contact has begun. This is their story.
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| United States | fuboTV, History Vault, Gaia Amazon Channel, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
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| Germany | Plex | Apple TV Store |
| France | Plex | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Plex | — |
| Brazil | Plex | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | Plex | — |
About Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind
Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind is a 2020 English-language documentary film directed by Michael Mazzola. The cast is led by Jeremy Piven, Steven M. Greer, Daniel Sheehan. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, History Vault, Gaia Amazon Channel.
Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind was produced by 1091 and made in United States of America. It was released on April 7, 2020, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Michael Mazzola
- Writers
- Michael Mazzola
- Release date
- April 7, 2020
- OTT release
- April 7, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- 1091
Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind cast & crew
Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind was directed by Michael Mazzola and written by Michael Mazzola.
The cast features Jeremy Piven as Narrator, Steven M. Greer as Self, and Daniel Sheehan as Self.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Jim Martin and Grant Ibrahim.
Is Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind worth watching?
Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 93 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind
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It first became available to stream digitally on April 7, 2020.
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Cast of Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind
Jeremy Piven
Narrator
Steven M. Greer
Self
Daniel Sheehan
Self
Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind in United States?
Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind is streaming on fuboTV, History Vault, Gaia Amazon Channel, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind on fuboTV?
Yes — Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind in?
Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind?
Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind rated?
Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind is rated PG. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 93 ratings.
▸When did Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind release on OTT?
Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind became available digitally on April 7, 2020.
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