Close Encounters of the Third Kind

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Close Encounters of the Third Kind

(1977)

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Overview

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.

Featured Crew

Steven Spielberg

Director, Writer
John Hill

Writer
Jerry Belson

Writer
Hal Barwood

Writer
Matthew Robbins

Writer

Top Billed Cast

Richard Dreyfuss

Roy Neary
François Truffaut

Claude Lacombe
Teri Garr

Ronnie Neary
Melinda Dillon

Jillian Guiler
Bob Balaban

David Laughlin

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A review by Ian Beale

8.0

Written by Ian Beale on February 16, 2017

Do the mashed potato!

Roy Neely is a gas repair man who has a close encounter with an alien craft and begins having strange visions of mashed potatoes, shaving cream and mud mountains. This all leads to Needy's marriage breaking up and he sets out to find the truth about his mashed potato visions. The climax at a mountain is breathtaking when Neely comes face to face with his destiny.

One of Spielberg's best with a nice cameo by French director Francois Truffaut.

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Status Released

Release Information

November 15, 1977

PG
Premiere

Meaning

Some material may not be suitable for children under 10. These films may contain some mild language, crude/suggestive humor, scary moments and/or violence. No drug content is present. There are a few exceptions to this rule. A few racial insults may also be heard.
November 16, 1977

PG
Theatrical (limited)

Meaning

Some material may not be suitable for children under 10. These films may contain some mild language, crude/suggestive humor, scary moments and/or violence. No drug content is present. There are a few exceptions to this rule. A few racial insults may also be heard.
September 1, 2017

Theatrical (limited)

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December 25, 1977

PG
Theatrical

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Some material may not be suitable for children under 10. These films may contain some mild language, crude/suggestive humor, scary moments and/or violence. No drug content is present. There are a few exceptions to this rule. A few racial insults may also be heard.
May 29, 2001

PG
Physical

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Some material may not be suitable for children under 10. These films may contain some mild language, crude/suggestive humor, scary moments and/or violence. No drug content is present. There are a few exceptions to this rule. A few racial insults may also be heard.
November 13, 2007

PG
Physical

Meaning

Some material may not be suitable for children under 10. These films may contain some mild language, crude/suggestive humor, scary moments and/or violence. No drug content is present. There are a few exceptions to this rule. A few racial insults may also be heard.