Close Encounters of the Third Kind
“We are not alone.”
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.
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| United States | Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, TCM | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
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| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
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| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Close Encounters of the Third Kind is a 1977 English-language science fiction and drama film directed by Steven Spielberg. The cast is led by Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Teri Garr. It has a runtime of 2h 17m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 4700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind was produced by Julia Phillips and Michael Phillips Productions, Columbia Pictures, and EMI Films and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on December 14, 1977, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $307 million worldwide.
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Writers
- Steven Spielberg
- Release date
- December 14, 1977
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $307 million
- Production
- Julia Phillips and Michael Phillips Productions, Columbia Pictures, EMI Films
Close Encounters of the Third Kind cast & crew
Close Encounters of the Third Kind was directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Steven Spielberg.
The cast features Richard Dreyfuss as Roy Neary, François Truffaut as Claude Lacombe, Teri Garr as Ronnie Neary, Melinda Dillon as Jillian Guiler, Bob Balaban as David Laughlin, and J. Patrick McNamara as Project Leader.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Williams, cinematography is by Vilmos Zsigmond, and it was produced by Michael Phillips and Julia Phillips.
Is Close Encounters of the Third Kind worth watching?
Close Encounters of the Third Kind holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 4,675 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed science fiction films.
At 2h 17m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy science fiction and drama, Close Encounters of the Third Kind is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Close Encounters of the Third Kind
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Cast of Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Richard Dreyfuss
Roy Neary
François Truffaut
Claude Lacombe
Teri Garr
Ronnie Neary
Melinda Dillon
Jillian Guiler
Bob Balaban
David Laughlin
J. Patrick McNamara
Project Leader
Warren J. Kemmerling
Wild Bill
Roberts Blossom
Farmer
Phil Dodds
ARP Musician
Cary Guffey
Barry Guiler
Shawn Bishop
Brad Neary
Adrienne Campbell
Sylvia Neary
Close Encounters of the Third Kind — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Close Encounters of the Third Kind in United States?
Close Encounters of the Third Kind is streaming on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, TCM in United States.
▸Is Close Encounters of the Third Kind on Peacock Premium?
Yes — Close Encounters of the Third Kind is currently available on Peacock Premium in United States.
▸What language is Close Encounters of the Third Kind in?
Close Encounters of the Third Kind is originally in English, with audio tracks including Hindi, English, French, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
Close Encounters of the Third Kind runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
▸What is Close Encounters of the Third Kind rated?
Close Encounters of the Third Kind is rated PG. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 4,675 ratings.
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