Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to Close Encounters of the Third Kind: streaming options, cast and core facts.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. We are not alone.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Richard Dreyfuss as Roy Neary; François Truffaut as Claude Lacombe; Teri Garr as Ronnie Neary; Melinda Dillon as Jillian Guiler; Bob Balaban as David Laughlin; J. Patrick McNamara as Project Leader; Warren J. Kemmerling as Wild Bill; Roberts Blossom as Farmer
About Close Encounters of the Third Kind
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.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
Richard Dreyfuss as Roy Neary; François Truffaut as Claude Lacombe; Teri Garr as Ronnie Neary; Melinda Dillon as Jillian Guiler; Bob Balaban as David Laughlin; J. Patrick McNamara as Project Leader; Warren J. Kemmerling as Wild Bill; Roberts Blossom as Farmer
Is this Close Encounters of the Third Kind guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



