Movies About Alien Abduction

From Steven Spielberg, starring Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon
Rated PG

Close Encounters of the Third Kind is a 1977 science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg that follows the story of a group of people who attempt to contact extraterrestrial life. After a series of unexplained sightings and experiences, electric lineman Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss) begins to see visions of a huge, mountain-like structure in his mind. He ultimately follows his vision to a secret government site in Wyoming, where he meets a group of scientists and other people who have had similar experiences. The group then embarks on an expedition to meet a group of aliens that have come to Earth. Along the way, Neary and the others discover the truth behind the alien’s visit and learn more about the mysteries of the universe. The film has been praised for its special effects and its story of human-alien contact, and is considered a classic of the science fiction genre.

From Gregg Araki, starring Brady Corbet, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elisabeth Shue, Chase Ellison
Rated Unrated

Mysterious Skin is a 2004 drama film directed by Gregg Araki. It is about two boys, Neil and Brian, who were molested as 8-year-olds by their Little League coach. Eight years later, Neil, now a male hustler, and Brian, an introverted computer geek, struggle to cope with their traumatic past. Neil is searching for love and acceptance, while Brian is trying to understand why he was abused and is terrified of his repressed memories. In the end, the two must confront their painful past and come to terms with their traumas in order to move forward in life.

From M. Night Shyamalan, starring Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Rory Culkin, Abigail Breslin
Rated PG-13

From Robert Lieberman, starring D.B. Sweeney, Robert Patrick, Craig Sheffer, Peter Berg
Rated PG-13

From Tim Burton, starring Jack Nicholson, Pierce Brosnan, Sarah Jessica Parker, Annette Bening
Rated PG-13

From Nimród Antal, starring Adrien Brody, Laurence Fishburne, Topher Grace, Alice Braga
Rated R

From Scott Stewart, starring Keri Russell, Jake Brennan, Josh Hamilton, Dakota Goyo
Rated PG-13

From Tobe Hooper, starring Steve Railsback, Mathilda May, Peter Firth, Frank Finlay
Rated R

From Directors: Simon Barrett, Jason Eisener, Gareth Evans, Gregg Hale, Eduardo Sánchez, Timo Tjahjanto, Adam Wingard, starring Lawrence Michael Levine, Kelsy Abbott, Adam Wingard, Hannah Hughes
Rated R

From William Eubank, starring Brenton Thwaites, Olivia Cooke, Beau Knapp, Laurence Fishburne
Rated PG-13

From Jon Favreau, starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Abigail Spencer
Rated PG-13

From Olatunde Osunsanmi, starring Milla Jovovich, Elias Koteas, Will Patton, Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Rated PG-13

From Joseph Ruben, starring Julianne Moore, Dominic West, Christopher Kovaleski, Matthew Pleszewicz
Rated PG-13

From Leigh Janiak, starring Rose Leslie, Harry Treadaway, Ben Huber, Hanna Brown
Rated R

From Simon Wells, starring Seth Green, Joan Cusack, Dan Fogler, Elisabeth Harnois
Rated PG

From Colin Minihan, starring Brittany Allen, Freddie Stroma, Jesse Moss, Anja Savcic
Rated Not Rated

From Matty Beckerman, starring Katherine Sigismund, Corey Eid, Riley Polanski, Jillian Clare
Rated Not Rated

From Joe Begos, starring Graham Skipper, Josh Ethier, Vanessa Leigh, Susan T. Travers
Rated Unrated

From Directors: Colin Strause, Greg Strause, starring Eric Balfour, Donald Faison, Scottie Thompson, Brittany Daniel
Rated PG-13

From Oren Peli, starring Reid Warner, Darrin Bragg, Ben Rovner, Jelena Nik
Rated R