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Close Encounters of the Third Kind at a glance
Close Encounters of the Third Kind is a 1977 science fiction and drama film, running 2h 17m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1977-12-14
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Drama
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.3 / 10 · 4,907 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmAfter an encounter with UFOs, an electricity linesman feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to happen.
Cast
14 names
Richard DreyfussRoy Neary
François TruffautClaude Lacombe
Teri GarrRonnie Neary
Melinda DillonJillian Guiler
Bob BalabanDavid Laughlin
J. Patrick McNamaraProject Leader
Warren J. KemmerlingWild Bill
Roberts BlossomFarmerPhil DoddsARP Musician
Cary GuffeyBarry GuilerShawn BishopBrad Neary
Adrienne CampbellSylvia Neary
Justin DreyfussToby Neary
Lance HenriksenRobertQuestions about Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Quick answersWhere can I watch Close Encounters of the Third Kind in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Close Encounters of the Third Kind is listed on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Close Encounters of the Third Kind suitable for children?
Close Encounters of the Third Kind is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Close Encounters of the Third Kind on PelisPlus UK?
Close Encounters of the Third Kind has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is Close Encounters of the Third Kind 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.
How long is Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
Close Encounters of the Third Kind runs for 2h 17m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Close Encounters of the Third Kind trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Official Trailer without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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