Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

Science Fiction Drama
→ Influenced 3 films ← Inspired by 1 films

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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Interstellar
Interstellar (2014)1
 The Abyss
The Abyss (1989)2
 Asteroid City
Asteroid City (2023)3

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Influenced

  1. Interstellar (2014)
    "Steven Spielberg's film inspired Nolan's approach to blending family dynamics with science fiction." 'Interstellar': It's about time, and love JOHN ANDERSON. Special to Newsday Newsday
  2. The Abyss (1989)
    "Cameron acknowledged the influence of this film, noting that audiences could see its DNA in *The Abyss*, particularly in the blend of romance, alien encounters, and Cold War politics." James Cameron Explains THE ABYSS Was Heavily Influenced by THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL Joey Paur GeekTyrant
  3. Asteroid City (2023)
    "Steven Spielberg's sci-fi classic about human-alien contact influenced *Asteroid City*, particularly in its depiction of extraterrestrial encounters in the American desert." Wes Anderson and Steven Spielberg use sci-fi the same way Jesse Hassenger Polygon.com