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Remake of
Firelight (1964)
References
Metropolis (1927)
The India sequence features a close shot of hands pointing at the sky, which closely echoes a shot in the 'Babel' sequence of Metropolis.
The India sequence features a close shot of hands pointing at the sky, which closely echoes a shot in the 'Babel' sequence of Metropolis.
Pinocchio (1940)
The Searchers (1956)
The Ten Commandments (1956)
The children of Richard Dreyfuss' character refer to and watch The Ten Commandments on television.
The children of Richard Dreyfuss' character refer to and watch The Ten Commandments on television.
North by Northwest (1959)
Dreyfuss and Dillon climbing the rock with Dreyfuss slipping, arms stretched out, hands touching
Dreyfuss and Dillon climbing the rock with Dreyfuss slipping, arms stretched out, hands touching
Star Trek (1966)
Models of the original Enterprise and Klingon Battle Cruiser are hanging over Roy's model train where he built his replica of Devil's Tower.
Models of the original Enterprise and Klingon Battle Cruiser are hanging over Roy's model train where he built his replica of Devil's Tower.
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Duel (1971)
Jaws (1975)
Referenced in
Flash Forward: Just Friends
Tucker sculpts a volcano out of his mashed potatoes.
Tucker sculpts a volcano out of his mashed potatoes.
Saturday Night Live: Ray Charles (1977)
Reviewed by Bill Murray on Weekend Update
Reviewed by Bill Murray on Weekend Update
Saturday Night Live: Mary Kay Place/Willie Nelson (1977)
Referenced in optical as Luncheon Counters of the third kind
Referenced in optical as Luncheon Counters of the third kind
Science Fiction Film Awards (1978)
Referenced throught out the event.
Referenced throught out the event.
Alice: Close Encounters of the Worst Kind (1978)
title reference
title reference
The Carol Burnett Show: Episode #11.21 (1978)
Plot of "As the Stomach Turns" sketch based on film's plot.
Plot of "As the Stomach Turns" sketch based on film's plot.
Saturday Night Live: Jill Clayburgh/Eddie Money (1978)
Ronnie is taking Connie Conehead to see Close Encounters at a drive-in
Ronnie is taking Connie Conehead to see Close Encounters at a drive-in
Saturday Night Live: Christopher Lee/Meat Loaf (1978)
Mentioned on Weekend Update
Mentioned on Weekend Update
Saturday Night Live: Buck Henry/Sun Ra (1978)
The Nerd's prom is called Close Encounters of the Prom Kind
The Nerd's prom is called Close Encounters of the Prom Kind
These Sorcerers Are Mad (1978)
Poster visible in Picard's apartment with french title "Rencontres du troisième type".
Poster visible in Picard's apartment with french title "Rencontres du troisième type".
Dizengoff 99 (1979)
Poster
Poster
Fyre (1979)
An advertisement is visible outside of a theater.
An advertisement is visible outside of a theater.
Summer Camp (1979)
Actor Matt Michaels stacks his mashed potatoes as he whistles the theme from Close Encounters.
Actor Matt Michaels stacks his mashed potatoes as he whistles the theme from Close Encounters.
Moonraker (1979)
The music for when the alien spaceship is landing is used as the music for the code to open a door
The music for when the alien spaceship is landing is used as the music for the code to open a door
Saturday Night Live: Martin Sheen/David Bowie (1979)
Referenced by Bill Murray on Weekend Update
Referenced by Bill Murray on Weekend Update
El erótico enmascarado (1980)
The film is mentioned in a conversation
The film is mentioned in a conversation
Mo deng tian shi (1981)
Time Bandits (1981)
The Making of 'Cannery Row' (1982)
Mentioned as part of Michael Phillips filmography.
Mentioned as part of Michael Phillips filmography.
Poltergeist (1982)
Benson: Close Encounters on the Third Hole (1983)
title reference
title reference
V (1983)
"For those of us accustomed to the likes of Close Encounters and Darth Vader's Star Destroyer..."
"For those of us accustomed to the likes of Close Encounters and Darth Vader's Star Destroyer..."
Combat Shock (1984)
Ghostbusters (1984)
Gremlins (1984)
Joyeuses Pâques (1984)
In the cake shop, Stéphane holds a huge chocolate Easter chicken. He says : I've never seen such a hen ! A science fiction hen ... Close encounter of the third hen !
In the cake shop, Stéphane holds a huge chocolate Easter chicken. He says : I've never seen such a hen ! A science fiction hen ... Close encounter of the third hen !
Muppet Babies: Close Encounters of the Frog Kind (1984)
The title of the episode is a take on this movie.
The title of the episode is a take on this movie.
Fright Show (1985)
In the Thing in the Basement segment, the five notes from Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) are played.
In the Thing in the Basement segment, the five notes from Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) are played.
Morons from Outer Space (1985)
Communication with the aliens is first attempted with lights and music like in Close Encounters.
Communication with the aliens is first attempted with lights and music like in Close Encounters.
The Stuff (1985)
Return to Oz (1985)
St. Elsewhere: Close Encounters (1985)
Title reference
Title reference
Joey (1985)
Highway to Heaven: Close Encounters of the Heavenly Kind (1986)
This episode's title is a play on that of the sci-fi classic.
This episode's title is a play on that of the sci-fi classic.
Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986)
Max spoofs the title when the police helicopter flies overhead
Max spoofs the title when the police helicopter flies overhead
The American Way (1986)
Near the end of the movie, when the bomber ans the approching fleet are seen on a radar, one pilot says a green man commes to him. The 5 notes melody of Close Encounters is then heard.
Near the end of the movie, when the bomber ans the approching fleet are seen on a radar, one pilot says a green man commes to him. The 5 notes melody of Close Encounters is then heard.
Aliens (1986)
Star Tours (1987)
The Star Tours five-note jingle is based off five notes from the Close Encounters theme, which was conducted by John Williams, the same conductor of the Star Tours music (actually Star Wars themes, but mixed by Disney to fit the attraction).
The Star Tours five-note jingle is based off five notes from the Close Encounters theme, which was conducted by John Williams, the same conductor of the Star Tours music (actually Star Wars themes, but mixed by Disney to fit the attraction).
No 73: Demolition (1987)
Mentioned during a game of charades
Mentioned during a game of charades
Ground Zero (1987)
A poster for this film can be seen on the wall of Harvey's flat.
A poster for this film can be seen on the wall of Harvey's flat.
Siskel & Ebert: Who Framed Roger Rabbit/Aria/The Great Outdoors (1988)
Roger Ebert compares "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" (1988) to this film: "a technical breakthrough and a lot of fun both at the same time."
Roger Ebert compares "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" (1988) to this film: "a technical breakthrough and a lot of fun both at the same time."
Mac and Me (1988)
Only Fools and Horses....: Dates (1988)
Del says "My favourite bit is when the big spaceship comes down."
Del says "My favourite bit is when the big spaceship comes down."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Humanoid Woman (1989)
Someone whistles the five-note theme from "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."
Someone whistles the five-note theme from "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Last Chase (1989)
Someone whistles the five-note theme from "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."
Someone whistles the five-note theme from "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Time of the Apes (1989)
Crow: "Close Encounters of the Nerd Kind"
Crow: "Close Encounters of the Nerd Kind"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Legend of Dinosaurs (1989)
Crow hums the five-note theme from "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."
Crow hums the five-note theme from "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."
The Abyss (1989)
Saved by the Bell: The Gift (1989)
Zack says, "Like Richard Dreyfuss in 'Close Encounters.'"
Zack says, "Like Richard Dreyfuss in 'Close Encounters.'"
The Wizard (1989)
The sounds made by Lucas' Power Glove as he punches its keys are the famous five tones from Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977).
The sounds made by Lucas' Power Glove as he punches its keys are the famous five tones from Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977).
Garfield and Friends: Skyway Robbery/U.S. Acres: The Bunny Rabbits Is Coming!/Close Encounters of the Garfield Kind (1990)
Title of "Close Encounters of the Garfield Kind"
Title of "Close Encounters of the Garfield Kind"
Parker Lewis: Close But No Guitar (1990)
Referenced by Parker after being blinded by the light when Mikey enters the school
Referenced by Parker after being blinded by the light when Mikey enters the school
Parker Lewis: G.A.G. Dance (1990)
Referenced by Mikey
Referenced by Mikey
Saved by the Bell: Close Encounters of the Nerd Kind (1990)
title reference
title reference
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Lost Continent (1990)
Tom (as the characters look at a far-off mountain): "Did you make that out of mashed potatoes?"
Tom (as the characters look at a far-off mountain): "Did you make that out of mashed potatoes?"
Wings: Plane Nine from Nantucket (1991)
Helen says its her favorite movie.
Helen says its her favorite movie.
Blobermouth (1991)
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991)
Arise! The SubGenius Video (1992)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Indestructible Man (1992)
Crow: "This is kind of like 'Close Encounters of the Turd Kind.'"
Crow: "This is kind of like 'Close Encounters of the Turd Kind.'"
Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind (1993)
Full title is "Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind"
Full title is "Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind"
The X-Files: Squeeze (1993)
Tom Colton - "Found any Close Encounters of the Third Kind?"
Tom Colton - "Found any Close Encounters of the Third Kind?"
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror IV (1993)
In Homer's fridge there's a cake replica of DEVIL's Peak, like the ones Neary made in the movie.
In Homer's fridge there's a cake replica of DEVIL's Peak, like the ones Neary made in the movie.
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman (1993)
Harry says that Nancy had a "close encounter" when she sees a UFO
Harry says that Nancy had a "close encounter" when she sees a UFO
Beach Babes from Beyond (1993)
"encounters of the 69th kind"
"encounters of the 69th kind"
Step by Step: Close Encounters of the Marital Kind (1993)
title reference
title reference
Roswell (1994)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Creeping Terror (1994)
Servo: Oh, it's a Clothes encounter of the third kind.
Servo: Oh, it's a Clothes encounter of the third kind.
Lunar: Eternal Blue (1994)
Heartbeat: Gone Tomorrow (1995)
The famous five notes from "Encounters" are heard in the background at one time, and a few minutes later PC Ventress is sculpturing his food like the Roy Neary character does it in "Encounters"
The famous five notes from "Encounters" are heard in the background at one time, and a few minutes later PC Ventress is sculpturing his food like the Roy Neary character does it in "Encounters"
The Making of 'E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial' (1996)
E.T. was always a sequal to this film in Stevens mind
E.T. was always a sequal to this film in Stevens mind
Siskel & Ebert: Screamers/Richard III/Bed of Roses/Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored/Angels and Insects (1996)
Gene Siskel wants to remind sci-fi screenwriters of this movie.
Gene Siskel wants to remind sci-fi screenwriters of this movie.
Are You Afraid of the Dark?: The Tale of the Unexpected Visitor (1996)
Alien contact through musical notes.
Alien contact through musical notes.
Casper: Legend of Duh Bigfoot/The Ghostly Day/Invasion of the UGFOs (1996)
"Close encounter of the pointless kind."
"Close encounter of the pointless kind."
Doctor Who (1996)
The Making of '1941' (1996)
references it
references it
Future Fantastic: Alien (1996)
Movie mentioned in discussion of what aliens look like.
Movie mentioned in discussion of what aliens look like.
Independence Day (1996)
mentioned in a line of dialogue; also, the pilots using lights to communicate with the alien ship is similar to the officials doing the same to communicate in "Close Encounters."
mentioned in a line of dialogue; also, the pilots using lights to communicate with the alien ship is similar to the officials doing the same to communicate in "Close Encounters."
3rd Rock from the Sun: Hotel Dick (1996)
The poster in the beginning of the episode is the poster of this film, however, the upper part has a made-up title on it.
The poster in the beginning of the episode is the poster of this film, however, the upper part has a made-up title on it.
The Simpsons: The Springfield Files (1997)
Kent Brockman describes Homer's video clip of the alien as a "close encounter of the blurred kind'.
Kent Brockman describes Homer's video clip of the alien as a "close encounter of the blurred kind'.
Cube (1997)
Playboy: The Story of X (1998)
Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends: UFOs (1998)
During a UFO-watching session, Louis plays an audio sample of the greeting tones and response from the spaceship landing scene in this film. The woman next to him says it's her favourite movie of all time.
During a UFO-watching session, Louis plays an audio sample of the greeting tones and response from the spaceship landing scene in this film. The woman next to him says it's her favourite movie of all time.
The Mighty (1998)
The X Files (1998)
Casper Meets Wendy (1998)
Free Enterprise (1998)
The New Addams Family: Close Encounters of the Addams Kind (1999)
Title is spoof of this name.
Title is spoof of this name.
Farscape: Premiere (1999)
John says, "Boy was Spielberg ever wrong. Close encounters my ass."
John says, "Boy was Spielberg ever wrong. Close encounters my ass."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Girl in Gold Boots (1999)
Crow: 'Soon as I finish my sculpture of Devil's Tower'
Crow: 'Soon as I finish my sculpture of Devil's Tower'
Notting Hill (1999)
Muppets from Space (1999)
Stir of Echoes (1999)
Spaced: Gatherings (1999)
While Tim is on the phone with Mike he is making a mashed potatoe mountain with his fork similar to the one the Richard Dreyfus' character made in Close Enounters.
While Tim is on the phone with Mike he is making a mashed potatoe mountain with his fork similar to the one the Richard Dreyfus' character made in Close Enounters.
Dawson's Creek: First Encounters of the Close Kind (1999)
title reference
title reference
The Fly Papers: The Buzz on Hollywood's Scariest Insect (2000)
mentioned once
mentioned once
The X-Files: Closure (2000)
Mentioned by name.
Mentioned by name.
That '70s Show: Kitty and Eric's Night Out (2000)
Eric asks Kitty if she wants to go to this movie next time they go out.
Eric asks Kitty if she wants to go to this movie next time they go out.
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner' (2000)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
Mysterious Ways: The Ties That Bind (2000)
Referenced in episode.
Referenced in episode.
George Shrinks: Close Encounters of the Bird Kind (2000)
Tittle Reference
Tittle Reference
That '70s Show: Who Wants It More? (2001)
Hyde makes a model of the Devil's Tower out of mashed potatoes, and says that it means something
Hyde makes a model of the Devil's Tower out of mashed potatoes, and says that it means something
Shrek (2001)
The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' (2001)
They continously refer to this movie.
They continously refer to this movie.
A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)
50 Years of NBC Late Night (2001)
Alien Evolution (2001)
Days Like This (2001)
doorbell plays the alien melody
doorbell plays the alien melody
The Music of 'A.I.' (2002)
Mentioned by John Williams
Mentioned by John Williams
Creating A.I. (2002)
mentioned twice
mentioned twice
Disappearance (2002)
The Greenskeeper (2002)
The film is mentioned.
The film is mentioned.
Even Stevens: Close Encounters of the Beans Kind (2002)
title reference
title reference
Dead Man's Dream (2002)
Signs (2002)
The Ring (2002)
Taken (2002)
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002)
At one point in the game, a film poster can be seen on a wall called ''Close Encounters'', referencing Spielberg's science-fiction classic.
At one point in the game, a film poster can be seen on a wall called ''Close Encounters'', referencing Spielberg's science-fiction classic.
The 'Alien' Saga (2002)
F.A.T. (2003)
in Steve's vision scene. But Steve is forced to eat his mountain of potatoes.
in Steve's vision scene. But Steve is forced to eat his mountain of potatoes.
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003)
referenced as part of the documentary
referenced as part of the documentary
Day for Night: Truffaut in the USA (2003)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Red vs. Blue: The Blood Gulch Chronicles (2003)
The "communication melody" from CEotTK is played in one episode.
The "communication melody" from CEotTK is played in one episode.
29th Telluride Film Festival Aug. 30 - Sept. 2, 2002: Terry Gilliam Interviewed by Salman Rushdie (2003)
Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
The communication with space aliens through music comes from this film.
The communication with space aliens through music comes from this film.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom (2003)
"Oh, close encoubters of the painful kind."
"Oh, close encoubters of the painful kind."
Gothika (2003)
Halle Berry manages to stop the car just before the road ends. After a brief pause, the car suddenly starts up again, causing her to scream in shock.
Halle Berry manages to stop the car just before the road ends. After a brief pause, the car suddenly starts up again, causing her to scream in shock.
Very Close Encounters of the Small Kind (2004)
The title
The title
That's So Raven: Close Encounters of the Nerd Kind (2004)
title reference
title reference
Red vs. Blue: The Blood Gulch Chronicles: K.I.T. B.F.F. (2004)
Robot Number 2's first line starts with the first four of the five-note alien tonal signal.
Robot Number 2's first line starts with the first four of the five-note alien tonal signal.
'Duel': A Conversation with Director Steven Spielberg (2004)
mentioned once
mentioned once
War of the Worlds (2005)
shots of the pickup truck and Dakota before the aliens pick her up, camera shots appear to be modelled after the 1977 movie.
shots of the pickup truck and Dakota before the aliens pick her up, camera shots appear to be modelled after the 1977 movie.
Destroy All Humans! (2005)
A Majestic agent is overheard saying "This is a close encounter of the UGLY kind."
A Majestic agent is overheard saying "This is a close encounter of the UGLY kind."
Chibi robo! (2005)
The UFO in the gameclosely resembles the Big UFO in this movie.
The UFO in the gameclosely resembles the Big UFO in this movie.
Watch the Skies!: Science Fiction, the 1950s and Us (2005)
Title mentioned by Steven Spielberg
Title mentioned by Steven Spielberg
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Gilda Radner (2005)
Referenced in The Nerds' Prom Night
Referenced in The Nerds' Prom Night
Films to Keep You Awake: The Christmas Tale (2005)
Tito whistle the five notes used to communicate with the aliens
Tito whistle the five notes used to communicate with the aliens
'War of the Worlds': Previsualization (2005)
mentioned once
mentioned once
'War of the Worlds': Production Diaries, West Coast - War (2005)
mentioned once
mentioned once
'War of the Worlds': Revisiting the Invasion (2005)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Scoring 'War of the Worlds' (2005)
mentioned once
mentioned once
We Are Not Alone (2005)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Hooked (2006)
Scotty has memorabilia from the film on display in his cubicle.
Scotty has memorabilia from the film on display in his cubicle.
Final Days of Planet Earth (2006)
Nick says: This is a "Close encounter of the weird kind"
Nick says: This is a "Close encounter of the weird kind"
The Making of 'Event Horizon' (2006)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Munich: Editing, Sound and Music (2006)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Munich: The Experience (2006)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Silence Is Golden (2006)
Billy Fletcher has fantasy about Close Encounters
Billy Fletcher has fantasy about Close Encounters
Lifted (2006)
Farm shots
Farm shots
Recon 2022: The Mezzo Incident (2007)
"Come on E.T., I got a close encounter right here for you."
"Come on E.T., I got a close encounter right here for you."
The Simpsons Movie (2007)
Homer looking down from the mountain with helicopters circling above.
Homer looking down from the mountain with helicopters circling above.
Shaun the Sheep: Shaun Encounters (2007)
Title reference; episode includes an alien encounter
Title reference; episode includes an alien encounter
Our World (2007)
mentioned once
mentioned once
The Visions of Stanley Kubrick (2007)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001 (2007)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007)
Mentioned once.
Mentioned once.
Cinematic Titanic: The Oozing Skull (2007)
Frank: "Close Encounters..." Trace: "... of the Turd Kind."
Frank: "Close Encounters..." Trace: "... of the Turd Kind."
Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind (2007)
title reference
title reference
Labou (2008)
"Close encounters of the bizarro kind"
"Close encounters of the bizarro kind"
Sam and Max: Chariots of the Dogs (2008)
In the Bosco's' toilet, Sam looks on the pile of unfinished model volcanoes and then states that "it's like Bosco was obsessed with this shape",
In the Bosco's' toilet, Sam looks on the pile of unfinished model volcanoes and then states that "it's like Bosco was obsessed with this shape",
Doctor Who: Partners in Crime (2008)
The spaceship that picks up the Adipose.
The spaceship that picks up the Adipose.
South Park: Over Logging (2008)
Organ keynotes to communidate with the Internet
Organ keynotes to communidate with the Internet
The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 28 August 2008 (2008)
Bill references this film when talking about Richard Dreyfuss.
Bill references this film when talking about Richard Dreyfuss.
Eagle Eye (2008)
dvd cover shown as part of Jerry's life while at Circuit City
dvd cover shown as part of Jerry's life while at Circuit City
Indiana Jones 4: The Return of a Legend (2008)
Mentioned by Spielberg.
Mentioned by Spielberg.
Kevin Smith: Sold Out - A Threevening with Kevin Smith (2008)
Referenced in Kevin's speech during the credits
Referenced in Kevin's speech during the credits
Hunting Grounds (2009)
What seems at first to be a UFO is actually proven to be a truck. In Close Encounters of the Third Kind, what seems to be a truck's headlights are actually the lights from a UFO.
What seems at first to be a UFO is actually proven to be a truck. In Close Encounters of the Third Kind, what seems to be a truck's headlights are actually the lights from a UFO.
Monsters vs Aliens (2009)
The famous five-notes are played
The famous five-notes are played
South Park: Pinewood Derby (2009)
The space police make reference to 'mathematical semi-tonal' communication.
The space police make reference to 'mathematical semi-tonal' communication.
Bitch Slap (2009)
The melody played when Hel punches in the code.
The melody played when Hel punches in the code.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #7.161 (2009)
Included in a $300 question
Included in a $300 question
Aliens in the Attic (2009)
When Hannah plays a few off-key notes on a toy piano, you can hear the same melodic greeting as heard in Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
When Hannah plays a few off-key notes on a toy piano, you can hear the same melodic greeting as heard in Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
District 9 (2009)
When the spaceship first begins moving it blasts out a loud tone that causes window panes to crash.
When the spaceship first begins moving it blasts out a loud tone that causes window panes to crash.
Bad Movie Beatdown: Meteor (2009)
title reference
title reference
A Child's Christmases in Wales (2009)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
Jeopardy!: 2010 College Championship Quarterfinal 3 (2010)
Subject of a $600 clue in the category "Movie Objects"
Subject of a $600 clue in the category "Movie Objects"
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.131 (2010)
Subject of a $200 clue in the category "Movies' Alternate Endings"
Subject of a $200 clue in the category "Movies' Alternate Endings"
Family Guy: Peter-assment (2010)
Peter makes a joke about Richard Dreyfuss using the bathroom.
Peter makes a joke about Richard Dreyfuss using the bathroom.
SGU Stargate Universe: Faith (2010)
Eli nervously observes, "We're 0-for-3 on close encounters of the third kind."
Eli nervously observes, "We're 0-for-3 on close encounters of the third kind."
Psych: Not Even Close... Encounters (2010)
Shawn attempts to imitate the five-note alien greeting from "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."
Shawn attempts to imitate the five-note alien greeting from "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."
Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape (2010)
Film artwork is shown in a magazine.
Film artwork is shown in a magazine.
White Collar: Point Blank (2010)
Mentioned by Peter
Mentioned by Peter
The Snatching (2010)
The image of the child in the blinding light is similar to that of Close Encounters
The image of the child in the blinding light is similar to that of Close Encounters
Castle: Close Encounters of the Murderous Kind (2010)
The episode title is a reference to the film title.
The episode title is a reference to the film title.
Supernatural: Clap Your Hands If You Believe (2010)
tune from the end of the film is heard
tune from the end of the film is heard
Good Eats: Egg Files VII: Meringue (2010)
Alton scrapes the sides of a sculpture of Devil's Tower with a fork.
Alton scrapes the sides of a sculpture of Devil's Tower with a fork.
Paul (2011)
Paul says their final destination was somewhere the human characters would recognise. It was the Devils Tower National Monument, the location for Close Encounter's contact between human and the Alien ships. Also, the firework used to signal the ship plays the same five tones used to comunicate with the aliens in Close encounters of the third kind
Paul says their final destination was somewhere the human characters would recognise. It was the Devils Tower National Monument, the location for Close Encounter's contact between human and the Alien ships. Also, the firework used to signal the ship plays the same five tones used to comunicate with the aliens in Close encounters of the third kind
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Cat Squad (2011)
Mentioned by Morgan when the Cat Squad picks up Sarah with a helicopter.
Mentioned by Morgan when the Cat Squad picks up Sarah with a helicopter.
Take Me Home Tonight (2011)
Video case is shown in video store.
Video case is shown in video store.
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.9 (2011)
Christy mentions that the film is referenced in "Paul"
Christy mentions that the film is referenced in "Paul"
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.10 (2011)
Christy mentions that the film is referenced in "Paul"
Christy mentions that the film is referenced in "Paul"
Conan: The Title Will Be Added in Later (2011)
Simon Pegg compairs himself to Richard Dreyfous in Close Encounters
Simon Pegg compairs himself to Richard Dreyfous in Close Encounters
The Pool Boys (2011)
Wyoming/Devil's Tower/mashed potatoes mentioned
Wyoming/Devil's Tower/mashed potatoes mentioned
Futurama: Möbius Dick (2011)
When Leela steps out of the whales mouth, the shot closely resembles the film's final scene.
When Leela steps out of the whales mouth, the shot closely resembles the film's final scene.
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #2.6 (2011)
Roger mentions that the film was one of the top-grossing holdovers from 1977 in 1978
Roger mentions that the film was one of the top-grossing holdovers from 1977 in 1978
Mad: Super 80's/Captain America's Got Talent (2011)
The Devil's Tower from this movie was shown.
The Devil's Tower from this movie was shown.
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Classics from the Vault: Movies that Changed the Movies (2011)
Gene says that the film's director Steven Spielberg got the opportunity to direct films thanks to "Easy Rider"
Gene says that the film's director Steven Spielberg got the opportunity to direct films thanks to "Easy Rider"
The Cinema Snob: Badi (2011)
Snob names a film he'd rather watch
Snob names a film he'd rather watch
Features
The Ten Commandments (1956)
Days of Our Lives (1965)
The Road Runner Show (1966)
Some of the intro is seen on TV.
Some of the intro is seen on TV.
Police Woman: The Chasers (1975)
Playing on TV as Jillian gets out of bed.
Playing on TV as Jillian gets out of bed.
Featured in
Science Fiction Film Awards (1978)
Clips of the film are shown.
Clips of the film are shown.
Sneak Previews: Invasion of the Outer Space Movies (1980)
Clips of the musical space ships scene shown
Clips of the musical space ships scene shown
Star Wars: Music by John Williams (1980)
Example of John Williams Music
Example of John Williams Music
SPFX: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
special effect scenes from this film are featured in this special
special effect scenes from this film are featured in this special
E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors (1982)
Clips from the film is showed during the show
Clips from the film is showed during the show
Precious Images (1986)
Making Close Encounters (1990)
Siskel & Ebert: The Future of the Movies (1990)
Clips are shown.
Clips are shown.
Hero (1992)
Before Hoffman's character is going to jail he's calling his son, who is watching "Close Encounters..." on TV.
Before Hoffman's character is going to jail he's calling his son, who is watching "Close Encounters..." on TV.
100 Years at the Movies (1994)
The Siskel & Ebert Interviews (1995)
Clips are shown of various Steven Spielberg movies, including this one.
Clips are shown of various Steven Spielberg movies, including this one.
100 Years of Horror: Aliens (1996)
clips
clips
Monster Mania (1997)
Film clips included
Film clips included
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: America's Greatest Movies (1998)
This film is #64 on the list.
This film is #64 on the list.
The Lady with the Torch (1999)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001)
This film is #31 on the list.
This film is #31 on the list.
Reflections of Evil (2002)
I Love the '70s: 1977 (2003)
The Ultimate Film (2004)
number 81
number 81
Troldspejlet: Episode #33.13 (2005)
DVD release reviewed + footage used
DVD release reviewed + footage used
Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters (2006)
clips
clips
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers: America's Most Inspiring Movies (2006)
This film is #58 on the list.
This film is #58 on the list.
Spielberg on Spielberg (2007)
clips shown
clips shown
De wereld draait door: Episode #4.35 (2008)
A fragment is shown.
A fragment is shown.
The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2009)
Clips shown during Steven Spielberg tribute.
Clips shown during Steven Spielberg tribute.
De wereld draait door: Episode #5.156 (2010)
In the background, a fragment is shown.
In the background, a fragment is shown.
Best in Film: The Greatest Movies of Our Time (2011)
Close Encounters of the Third Kind is the #5 Best Sci-Fi Film
Close Encounters of the Third Kind is the #5 Best Sci-Fi Film
Special Collector's Edition: ¿Quién puede matar a un niño? (2011)
clip shown
clip shown
Special Collector's Edition: Matilda (2011)
clips shown in DVD trailer
clips shown in DVD trailer
The Story of Film: An Odyssey: Episode #1.11 (2011)
Clips shown
Clips shown
Spoofs
Jaws (1975)
Spoofed in
Sensual Encounters of Every Kind (1978)
The title of Sensual Encounters is a humorous take-off on Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
The title of Sensual Encounters is a humorous take-off on Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
Saturday Night Live: Richard Dreyfuss/Jimmy Buffett, Gary Tigerman (1978)
Spoofed as 'Cone Encounters of the third kind'
Spoofed as 'Cone Encounters of the third kind'
Superwoman (1979)
Actor Mike Horner states, "Boy, was that a close encounter!" regarding a sexual encounter with aliens.
Actor Mike Horner states, "Boy, was that a close encounter!" regarding a sexual encounter with aliens.
Danger Mouse: Close Encounters of the Absurd Kind (1982)
Title reference, variaton on theme is heard
Title reference, variaton on theme is heard
Young Doctors in Love (1982)
Spoofed in the last scene (surgery room)
Spoofed in the last scene (surgery room)
The Young Ones: Boring (1982)
Just before the end credits, a space ship is hovering over the house playing music similar to the space ship in this film.
Just before the end credits, a space ship is hovering over the house playing music similar to the space ship in this film.
The Creature Wasn't Nice (1983)
Strange Invaders (1983)
Morons from Outer Space (1985)
¡Qué tía la C.I.A.! (1985)
Monster in the Closet (1986)
The notes Dr. Pennyworth continually repeats on the xylophone are reminiscent of the 5 tones featured heavily in Close Encounters. The doctor attempts to communicate with the monster using these notes and is killed.
The notes Dr. Pennyworth continually repeats on the xylophone are reminiscent of the 5 tones featured heavily in Close Encounters. The doctor attempts to communicate with the monster using these notes and is killed.
UHF (1989)
George carves a Devil's Tower out of Mashed Potatoes at Teri's home and says "this means something"
George carves a Devil's Tower out of Mashed Potatoes at Teri's home and says "this means something"
The Simpsons: Homer's Night Out (1990)
"Close Encounters Of The Mud Kind"--the subtitle for Mud City, a strip joint in Springfield--is a play on the film.
"Close Encounters Of The Mud Kind"--the subtitle for Mud City, a strip joint in Springfield--is a play on the film.
Canadian Bacon (1995)
The Simpsons: Homie the Clown (1995)
Homer builds a circus tent out of mashed potato spoofing the scene where the man builds a mountain with it at the dinner table in this film.
Homer builds a circus tent out of mashed potato spoofing the scene where the man builds a mountain with it at the dinner table in this film.
Animaniacs: Variety Speak/Three Tenors and You're Out/Bingo (1995)
In "Three Tenors and You're Out," a UFO appears over Dodger Stadium and repeatedly plays the first four notes of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," spoofing the five-note extra-terrestrial greeting from "Close Encounters."
In "Three Tenors and You're Out," a UFO appears over Dodger Stadium and repeatedly plays the first four notes of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," spoofing the five-note extra-terrestrial greeting from "Close Encounters."
Toy Story (1995)
The X-Files: Jose Chung's 'From Outer Space' (1996)
Lieutenant Schaefer sculpts a mountain out of his mashed potatoes while at the diner with Agent Mulder.
Lieutenant Schaefer sculpts a mountain out of his mashed potatoes while at the diner with Agent Mulder.
Spice World (1997)
Antz (1998)
Muppets from Space (1999)
Spaced: Gatherings (1999)
The blinding light and music heard when Daisy opens the door spoof that of the spaceship from this film.
The blinding light and music heard when Daisy opens the door spoof that of the spaceship from this film.
The Poor Ones and the Paranormal (2000)
The short film spoofs the end of Spielberg's film.
The short film spoofs the end of Spielberg's film.
The Bunk Witch Project (2000)
D4G (2001)
the mash pottatos scene
the mash pottatos scene
Imaginary Heroes (2004)
When the Travis family is eating dinner, Tim can be seen making a sculpture of Devil's Tower in his mashed potatoes. Richard Dreyfuss does the same thing in "Close Encounters of a Third Kind".
When the Travis family is eating dinner, Tim can be seen making a sculpture of Devil's Tower in his mashed potatoes. Richard Dreyfuss does the same thing in "Close Encounters of a Third Kind".
Robot Chicken: Gold Dust Gasoline (2005)
a sketch titled 'Close Encounter of the Pantsed Kind'
a sketch titled 'Close Encounter of the Pantsed Kind'
Tropic Thunder (2008)
the pile of heroin was molded exactly in the shape of the Devil's Tower mashed potatoes
the pile of heroin was molded exactly in the shape of the Devil's Tower mashed potatoes
Beethoven's Big Break (2008)
crazy credits: poster "Close Encounters of the Third K9"
crazy credits: poster "Close Encounters of the Third K9"
The Prototypes (2009)
a spaceship hits Devil's Tower
a spaceship hits Devil's Tower
Monsters vs Aliens (2009)
The President plays the 5-note "alien communication" theme on a keyboard for the alien robot.
The President plays the 5-note "alien communication" theme on a keyboard for the alien robot.
Eureka: What Goes Around, Comes Around (2009)
The movements of the mailboxes and stop sign by Jo's car.
The movements of the mailboxes and stop sign by Jo's car.
The IT Crowd: Italian for Beginners (2010)
Roy creates a Sea Park out of mashed potato.
Roy creates a Sea Park out of mashed potato.
Robot Chicken: The Core, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover (2011)
The aliens and humans have a music battle and dance-off at Devil's Tower.
The aliens and humans have a music battle and dance-off at Devil's Tower.
Saturday Night Live: Josh Brolin/Gotye (2012)
Spoofed in the "Laser Cats 7" digital short
Spoofed in the "Laser Cats 7" digital short
