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Close Encounters of the Third Kind is an science fiction movie directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Teri Garr and Melinda Dillon and Bob Balaban. The movie was written by Steven Spielberg. The film has a $20 million budget with a 135-minute running time. Close Encounters of the Third Kind currently has a 7.7 IMDb rating, based on 161549 and 90 Metascore on Metacritic. The movie is rated PG.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind release date
When does Close Encounters of the Third Kind come out in theaters?
The official theatrical release date for Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) is November 16, 1977.
When will Close Encounters of the Third Kind be released on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital?
Close Encounters of the Third Kind DVD/Blu-ray release date is N/A. The estimated DVD release date is N/A. The movie has been out for around since its theatrical release. DVD and Blu-ray releases typically come out 12-16 weeks after the theatrical premiere.
Digital HD from Amazon Video and iTunes will be available 1-2 weeks before the Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K releases – sometime in N/A. Dates do change so check back often as the release approaches. We will update this page with more details as they become available.
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Close Encounters of the Third Kind budget
How much did Close Encounters of the Third Kind cost to make?
$20,000,000 budget
The movie cost $20 million to make.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind rating
PG Rated
Close Encounters of the Third Kind is rated PG. Parental guidance is suggested, meaning some material may not be suitable for children. Parents are urged to give “parental guidance.” The movie may contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind reviews
7.7 IMDb 90 Metascore
The movie currently has a 7.7 of out 10 IMDb rating and 90 Metascore on Metacritic. We will continue to add and update review scores.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind trailer
Close Encounters of the Third Kind plot summary
What is Close Encounters of the Third Kind about?
After an encounter with UFOs, a line worker feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to happen.
Synopsis from IMDb – After an accidental encounter with otherworldly vessels, an ordinary man follows a series of psychic clues to the first scheduled meeting between representatives of Earth and visitors from the cosmos.
The running times are based on US timings only and all times are rounded off to the nearest minute. Other countries may have different running lengths. Theatrical releases running times differ due to the counting of frames from the first frame to the last frame of any credits.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind cast
Who is in Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
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Richard Dreyfuss as Roy Neary |
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François Truffaut as Claude Lacombe |
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Teri Garr as Ronnie Neary |
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Melinda Dillon as Jillian Guiler |
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Bob Balaban as David Laughlin |
Close Encounters of the Third Kind box Office
How much did Close Encounters of the Third Kind make?
$303,788,635 worldwide
The film has made over $304 million worldwide at the box office. This does not include the DVD, Blu-ray and digital sales.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind details
| Theatrical Release Date: | November 16, 1977 |
| DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: | N/A |
| Film Budget: | $20 million |
| Box Office: | $304 million |
| Length: | 135 minutes |
| Genre: | Science Fiction, Drama |
| Language: | English |
Close Encounters of the Third Kind facts
How long is Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
The movie is 135 minutes long (2 hours and 15 minutes).
What year did Close Encounters of the Third Kind come out?
The movie is out on November 16, 1977. The movie has been out for .
Who is the lead actor in the movie?
Richard Dreyfuss plays as Roy Neary.
Who is the director of Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
Steven Spielberg directed the movie.
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