Question 1

Is Close Encounters of the Third Kind streaming?

Accepted Answer

Close Encounters of the Third Kind is streaming now. Included with a subscription on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, Sony Pictures Core (via Prime Video Channels).

Question 2

When did Close Encounters of the Third Kind come out in theaters?

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Close Encounters of the Third Kind opened in US theaters on December 14, 1977.

Question 3

Where can I watch Close Encounters of the Third Kind?

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Close Encounters of the Third Kind is included with a subscription on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, Sony Pictures Core (via Prime Video Channels). Rental and purchase options are also listed on this page. Availability data is for the US and comes from TMDB watch providers.

Question 4

How long do movies take to go from theaters to streaming?

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Across 65 films released since 2025 in our catalog, the median theater to digital window is 39 days. Our full methodology and the underlying dataset are published at https://feelsalike.com/streaming-windows.

When is Close Encounters of the Third Kind streaming?

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