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Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977): movie guide
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) is a Science Fiction, Drama running about 137 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.3/10 from 4,911 votes. Notable cast includes Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1977-12-14
- Runtime: 137 min
- TMDB: 7.3/10
- Genres: Science Fiction, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1977-12-14
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What is Close Encounters of the Third Kind about?
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.
Cast highlights
Close Encounters of the Third Kind features Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon, Bob Balaban, J. Patrick McNamara. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1977-12-14. Runtime: 137 minutes. TMDB score: 7.3/10 (4,911 votes). Genres: Science Fiction, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind is listed as Science Fiction, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind runs about 137 minutes.
- Who stars in Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
- Cast highlights include Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon, Bob Balaban, J. Patrick McNamara.
- Does Cinema Box stream Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
