Contains language which may offend.
On a late-night power-repair job, Roy Neary has a terrifying encounter with an alien spacecraft. The experience leaves him haunted and obsessed—driving him to hunt for the craft and the answers it seems to promise. This is a story of fascination, dislocation, and the strange compulsion to reconnect with something beyond human understanding.
Runtime: 2h 10m
First shown: 1980
Available for: 18 days
Accessibility: An audio-described version is available. A sign-language version is not provided; check the player’s help pages for details on supported accessibility features.
You can add the programme to your watchlist to be notified while it’s available. The film blends quiet domestic moments with wide, awe-filled encounters, centering on one man’s escalating obsession after a single, life-altering night.
