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The Aurora Encounter

1986·Movie
1h 30min·PG
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4Rotten Tomatoes–14%
IMDb4.4Rotten Tomatoes–14%

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The Aurora Encounter fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wonder8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Fantasy and technology

  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Direction5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5

Who it's for

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About

At the end of a century when man still dreamed of flying, the people of Aurora, Texas, had an encounter that was out of this world.

In 1897, residents of a small Texas town are visited by a benevolent extraterrestrial being whose presence divides the community.
Nostalgic Sci-Fi HomageHeartwarming Alien EncounterSmall-Town AmericanaComing-of-Age FriendshipSocial Commentary on XenophobiaGentle AdventureFamily-Friendly WonderClassic Spielbergian Tone

Crew

Directed by:
Jim McCullough Sr.
Written by:
Melody Brooke

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Aurora Encounter legally?

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The Aurora Encounter is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Aurora Encounter worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 4.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Aurora Encounter rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Aurora Encounter?

1 h 30 min

The Aurora Encounter runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is The Aurora Encounter in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch The Aurora Encounter?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Aurora Encounter in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.