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EnglishScience FictionDrama2h 17m
Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut and Teri Garr.
The honest verdict
Viewers like it. A mind-bending science fiction film, best with friends and on your own. 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.
7.6IMDb · 239k ratings
91%Rotten Tomatoes critics
3.8Letterboxd
“Its special effects, surprisingly, still look great”A viewer review
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Questions
Is Close Encounters of the Third Kind on Netflix in India?
No. In India, Close Encounters of the Third Kind is streaming on SonyLIV.
Where can I watch Close Encounters of the Third Kind in India?
Close Encounters of the Third Kind is streaming on SonyLIV, included with a subscription. Checked 9 October 2026.
How long is Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
Close Encounters of the Third Kind is 2h 17m long (137 minutes).
Is Close Encounters of the Third Kind worth watching?
Viewers like it: 7.6 on IMDb from 2,39,099 ratings, and 91% of critics on Rotten Tomatoes liked it.