Where to watch Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) tonight
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) runs 2 h 17 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.4 from 4,903 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 2 h 17 min — ends 10:17 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG (US)
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Drama
- Released
- December 14, 1977
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 from 4,903 votes
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Starring
- Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind is 2 h 17 min long (137 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:17 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Close Encounters of the Third Kind rated?
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind is rated PG in the US.
- Is Close Encounters of the Third Kind a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Science Fiction and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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