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Is Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind on Netflix?

No. Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.

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How long is Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind?

Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind runs 120 minutes, rated PG.

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Where to watch Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind (2020)

Name: Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020-04-07
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Jeremy Piven, Steven M. Greer, Daniel Sheehan

PG120 min★ 6.9Documentary

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Dr. Steven Greer’s previous works, SIRIUS and UNACKNOWLEDGED, broke crowdfunding records and ignited a grassroots movement. CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE FIFTH KIND features groundbreaking video and photographic evidence and supporting interviews from prominent figures such as Adam Curry of Princeton’s PEAR Lab; legendary civil rights attorney Daniel Sheehan, and Dr. Russell Targ, who headed the CIA’s top secret remote viewing program. Their message: For thousands of people, contact has begun. This is their story.

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Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind — common questions

Can I watch Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind for free?: Yes. Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind is streaming at no cost on Hoopla, Fawesome, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
Is Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind on Netflix?: No. Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
How do I watch Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind without paying anything?: Open Fawesome — no subscription and, on most of these, no account either. Everything is legal and studio-licensed; you watch ad breaks instead of paying a fee.
How long is Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind?: Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind runs 120 minutes, rated PG.