Science fiction adventure about a group of people who attempt to contact alien intelligence. Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss) witnesses an unidentified flying object, and even has a "sunburn" from its bright lights to prove it. Roy refuses to accept an explanation for what he saw and is prepared to give up his life to pursue the truth about UFOs.
Release date: November 16, 1977 (USA)
Director: Steven Spielberg
Awards: BAFTA Award for Best Production Design, MORE
Nominations: BAFTA Award for Best Production Design, MORE
Box office: 306.9 million USD
Screenplay: Steven Spielberg, Paul Schrader, Matthew Robbins, Jerry Belson, Hal Barwood, John Hill