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Close Encounters of the Third Kind

PG19772h 17mSteven Spielberg
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Metacritic 90

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"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.

Science FictionDrama
Wyoming, UsaIndiana, UsaFlying SaucerExtraterrestrial TechnologyObsessionEvacuationBlackoutSecret BaseAlien Life-formAlien

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Frequently asked questions

What is Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) about?

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.

Who stars in Close Encounters of the Third Kind?

Close Encounters of the Third Kind stars Richard Dreyfuss (Roy Neary), François Truffaut (Claude Lacombe), Teri Garr (Ronnie Neary), Melinda Dillon (Jillian Guiler), Bob Balaban (David Laughlin). The film was directed by Steven Spielberg.

How long is Close Encounters of the Third Kind?

Close Encounters of the Third Kind has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1977. It is rated PG.

Is Close Encounters of the Third Kind worth watching?

Close Encounters of the Third Kind holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Science Fiction, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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