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Several civilian people are drawn to a remote corner of the US where aliens land in their spaceship and parley with US officials.
| Genres: |
Action/Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Thriller |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 15 min. |
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| Release Date: |
November 16, 1977 Nationwide |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG for some intense sci-fi action, mild language and thematic elements. |
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| Distributors: |
Voyager Company, Sony Pictures Releasing
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
A-
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Apollo Movie Guide, Brian Webster
"...succeeds in inspiring wonder in its audience." more...
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A- |
BBC, Almar Haflidason
"... the final 30 minutes are shot through with trademark Spielberg visual mystery and splendour that makes his brand of cinema perpetually exciting." more...
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B+ |
filmcritic.com, James Brundage
"... such a simple movie that it doesn't warrant a helluva lot of discussion." more...
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B+ |
Movie Reviews UK, Damian Cannon
"... pure optimism, yet darkness lingers below the carnival light-show and Spielberg never lets you forget that." more...
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B+ |
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