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Encounter

R1h 48m2021Michael Pearce
IMDb: 5.9/10Rotten: 54%Metacritic: 57/100
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"When you stand by each other, you can get through anything."

A decorated Marine goes on a rescue mission to save his two young sons from an unhuman threat. As their journey takes them in increasingly dangerous directions, the boys will need to leave their childhoods behind.

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What is Encounter (2021) about?

A decorated Marine goes on a rescue mission to save his two young sons from an unhuman threat. As their journey takes them in increasingly dangerous directions, the boys will need to leave their childhoods behind.

Who stars in Encounter?

Encounter stars Riz Ahmed (Malik Khan), Octavia Spencer (Hattie Hayes), Lucian-River Chauhan (Jay Khan), Rory Cochrane (Shepard West), Aditya Geddada (Bobby Khan). The film was directed by Michael Pearce.

How long is Encounter?

Encounter has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2021. It is rated R.

Is Encounter worth watching?

Encounter holds an IMDb rating of 5.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 54. Fans of Mystery, Thriller, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Encounter?

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