Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

1977

Director Steven Spielberg's transcendent film doesn't paint space aliens as ominous creatures bent on human destruction, a theme most other science-fiction films have done to death. Instead, Close Encounters posits another kind of contact, one that advances mutual curiosity and trust. Stunning effects, John Williams' legendary score and Richard Dreyfuss' lynchpin performance make Close Encounters a treat for all ages and for the ages.

Close Encounter of the First Kind - Sighting of a UFO. Close Encounter of the Second Kind - Physical Evidence. Close Encounter of the Third Kind - Contact. WE ARE NOT ALONE

Winner of 1 Academy Award

JBscale
88
Excellent

Film Detail

Genre
Sci-Fi and Fantasy - Adventure
Length
2 hrs. 17 mins.
US Theatrical Release
November 16, 1977
US Box Office
$128,300,000 (#565 of 7542)
Global Office
$303,788,635 (#529 of 4505)
Rating
PG
Parental Guidance Suggested
Mild Language, Mild Violence

Collection Detail

Edition
4-Disc 30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition & Digital
Resolution | Digital Platform
Fandango at Home Fandango at Home
Aspect Ratio
WS 2.35:1
Audio
English: DTS 5.1
English: DD 5.1
Studio
Columbia Tristar
Released
November 13, 2007
Acquired Date
December 27, 2010
Times Seen
1 Time
Last Watched
September 18, 2005

Actors

Richard Dreyfuss
Richard Dreyfuss
Teri Garr
Teri Garr
Melinda Dillon
Melinda Dillon
François Truffaut
François Truffaut
Bob Balaban
Bob Balaban
J. Patrick McNamara
J. Patrick McNamara
Warren J. Kemmerling
Warren J. Kemmerling
Roberts Blossom
Roberts Blossom
Philip Dodds
Philip Dodds
Cary Guffey
Cary Guffey
Shawn Bishop
Shawn Bishop
Adrienne Campbell
Adrienne Campbell
Justin Dreyfuss
Justin Dreyfuss
Lance Henriksen
Lance Henriksen
Merrill Connally
Merrill Connally
George DiCenzo
George DiCenzo

Directors

Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg

Producers

Julia Phillips
Julia Phillips
Michael Phillips
Michael Phillips

Writers

Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg

Awards & Accolades

  • 1977 Oscar : Cinematography
  • 1997 AFI's 100 Years ... 100 Movies - Rank: #64

Special Features

Documentaries
  • Close Encounters of the Third Kind - Retrospective Documentary
Featurettes
  • Watch the Skies - The Original 1977 Featurette
Other
  • Interview with Steven Spielberg on Close Encounters of the Third Kind
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Storyboard to Scene Comparisons
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Featurettes

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User Reviews

  • 3.16.2007 by biglummox (10/10)

Ratings

JB Users
100
Flawless
RT Fresh Certified
90%
Tomatometer
113 votes
RT Fresh Certified
85%
Popcornmeter
4,845 votes
METASCORE
90
10 votes
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
223,074 votes

Additional Info

  1. IMDb
  2. Kids-in-Mind
  3. Common Sense Media