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Close Encounters of the Third Kind
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Suspenseful, thoughtful alien-encounter classic.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Parents need to know that the arrival of the spaceships is suspenseful and can be scary. There are tense moments as Roy and Jillian approach Devil's Tower. Smaller children may be scared when Barry is taken by the aliens, and by his mother's distress. Older children may be upset when Roy's family leaves him.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the idea of life beyond our solar system. Do you think there are other intelligent beings out there? Why or why not? If so, what do you think they're like, and do you think they'll ever come to Earth? In this movie, why was music a good way for the aliens to communicate with the people on Earth? And what did the scientist mean when he said it was the first day of school? Families can also discuss what might happen in a sequel to this movie. What do you think happened next?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Great Movie but people say bad words a lot.
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
I Saw This Movie When I Was Six, I Was Blown Away
This movie is great. Anyone can see it. No violence.No harsh language. I don't usually care about those things though. But anyways don't listen to anyone, just watch it! And by the way, batteries not included is a movie, they just haven't reviewed it lol
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
You *DO* know what I'm trying to say, right?
The funny thing is "batteries not included"!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Classic.
I love this Sci-Fi flick. It epitomizes everything good about sci-fi: the childlike awe at the amazing effects and events, the mystery, and an overall good story. Two thumbs up!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Excellent Sci-Fi Film.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Great Sci-Fi Family Adventure Drama
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