Encounter fingerprintHigh energy, striking style, a touch of humor.
Tense and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
Moving
Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Technology, family, and the mind
Solid, not remarkable
Functional look and sound
Tense and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
Encounter is tense, fast-paced, and spectacular.
Moving
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's moving. Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
Technology, family, and the mind
Its world is built around technology, family, and the mind. It leaves some questions open.
Solid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
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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 Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
1 h 48 min
Encounter runs 1 h 48 min.
Yes. Critics average 56 and audiences 58 out of 100, so both groups see Encounter much the same way.
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.
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