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Movie Info

Release Date: December 14, 1977
Runtime: 137 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (6)
Genres:
Drama Science Fiction
Budget: $20,000,000
Revenue: $306,889,114
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Critic Scores
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91%
Tomatometer
90
90/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.4/10
TMDB
4,585 votes
⭐
7.6/10
IMDb
232,368 votes
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Close Encounters of the Third Kind

1977

"A journey beyond the stars, an awakening within."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: CE3K? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Encuentros cercanos del tercer tipo? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: ÎntΓ’lnire de gradul trei All international titles (6) →

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
2 Nominations
2 Total
BAFTA
1 nom.
Oscars
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1979 BAFTA Best Supporting Actor FranΓ§ois Truffaut
1978 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Melinda Dillon

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Box Office

Budget: $20,000,000
Revenue: $306,889,114
Profit $286,889,114
ROI +1434.4% (15.3x)

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Close Encounters of the Third Kind is directed by Steven Spielberg .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#admiring 88 #awestruck 69 #whimsical 65 #alien 53 #obsession 42 #missing person 29 #desperate 27 #curious 22 #questioning 22 #wonder 16 #alien life-form 13 #vision 12 #evacuation 10 #extraterrestrial technology 9 #indiana, usa 7

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Close Encounters of the Third Kind

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  • Many of the film's special effects were achieved through practical methods, including the use of miniatures and innovative lighting techniques, which contributed to the film's realistic portrayal of UFOs.

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  • Richard Dreyfuss was not the first choice for the role of Roy Neary; actors such as Al Pacino and Steve McQueen were considered before Dreyfuss was cast.

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  • During the climactic scene at Devil's Tower, the crew faced challenges with weather conditions, which forced them to adapt their shooting schedule to capture the desired visual effects of the sky and lighting.

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  • The film features a subtle homage to '2001: A Space Odyssey' through its exploration of extraterrestrial life and the use of visual storytelling, reflecting the ongoing dialogue in science fiction about humanity's place in the universe.

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  • In one scene, a child is seen building a model of Devil's Tower with mashed potatoes; this has become a memorable moment that emphasizes the film's themes of obsession and the allure of the unknown.

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  • A continuity error occurs when Roy Neary's shirt changes between scenes during the climactic encounter, which has been pointed out by attentive viewers.

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