Two brothers embark on a journey with their father, who is trying to protect them from an alien threat.Two brothers embark on a journey with their father, who is trying to protect them from an alien threat.Two brothers embark on a journey with their father, who is trying to protect them from an alien threat.
- Awards
- 5 nominations
Stefan Sims
- Ernie
- (as Stefan S. Sims)
Melissa Jo Bailey
- Cashier
- (as Melissa Bailey)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWhen Riz Ahmed learned that Michael Pearce was interested in making the film, he immediately pitched himself to the director. Pearce was taken aback by this, not expecting an actor of Ahmed's standing to come calling on him.
- GoofsAt approx 94 the minutes mark, during the car chase scene across the desert with Malik and Jay. Jay yanks the Emergency/Parking Brake lever between the front seats. Ram pickup trucks don't have an Emergency Brake lever.
- Quotes
State Trooper: What's going on here
Malik Khan: A road trip with my boys. Little man needed to stop for a toilet break
State Trooper: Didn't think to put your hazards on?
Malik Khan: There was nobody on the road
State Trooper: I was on the road
- SoundtracksWaitin' Around to Die
(c) 1983
Written by Townes van Zandt
Performed by Townes van Zandt
Courtesy of Fat Possum Records
Featured review
really good
Its not what people expected and thats why everyone is hating on it. Its a mental health movie - and something we dont get a lot of. Riz is an amazing actor, and the kids were fantastic too. Well worth your time - but dont go into it expecting an all out action film. Its a family drama through and through.
helpful•104
- zombie84-1
- Dec 17, 2021
- How long is Encounter?Powered by Alexa
Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Invasion
- Filming locations
- Lone Pine, California, USA(early desert town street scenes)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
- Runtime1 hour 48 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content