Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (sometimes abbreviated to CE3K and often referred to as just Close Encounters) is a 1977 science fiction film written and directed by Steven Spielberg. The film stars Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Melinda Dillon, Teri Garr, Bob Balaban, and Cary Guffey. It tells the story of Roy Neary, a lineman in Indiana, whose life changes after he has an encounter with an unidentified flying object (UFO). The United S... More
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Initial release date:

  • Nov 15, 1977

Directed by:

Rating:

PG (USA)

Runtime:

  • 2 h 12 min

Produced by:

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Screenplay by:

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Also known as:

  • CE3K,
  • Close Encounters of the third kind,
  • Unheimliche Begegnung der dritten Art,
  • The Special Edition: Close Encounters of the Third Kind,
  • Watch the Skies,
  • The Close Encounter of the Third Kind

Film

Directed by

Steven Spielberg

Steven Allan Spielberg (born December 18, 1946) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, video game designer, and studio entrepreneur. In a career of more than four decades, Spielberg's films have covered many themes and genres. Spielberg's early science-fiction and adventure films...

Tagline:

  • We are not alone.
  • Now There Is More (USA 1980 special edition re-release)
  • Close Encounter of the First Kind - Sighting of a UFO. Close Encounter of the Second Kind - Physical Evidence. Close Encounter of the Third Kind - Contact. WE ARE NOT ALONE

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Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 1977
  • May 29, 2001
  • Nov 13, 2007
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Runtime:

Runtime Film cut
  • 2 h 12 min
  • 2 h 15 min
  • 2 h 17 min
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Estimated budget:

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  • 20,000,000

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Awards

Award Nominations:

Year Award Award Nominee
  • 1977
  • 1977
  • 1978
  • 1978
  • 1978
  • 1978
  • 1978
  • 1977
  • 1978
  • 1978
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Awards Won:

Year Award Award Winner Notes/Description
  • 1977
  • 1977
  • 1978
  • 1978
  • Production Design
  • 1978
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Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Year Note
  • 64
  • 31
  • 2001
  • 58
  • 2006
  • 172
  • 7.0
  • 2007
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AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills of 2001

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Appears in ranked lists:

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