Close Encounters (1977): Spielberg's Sci-Fi Masterpiece Reviewed!

Mindset Movie Reviews · Jun 20, 2026 · 4m

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977). Directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon, and Bob Balaban. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.6/10 🎬 Genre: Sci-Fi and Drama ⏱ Runtime: 138 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1977 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfSspnVqxSw Follow the podcast for more honest movie reviews — no fluff, no hype.