First Contact (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2016, First Contact is a documentary film directed by Darryl Anka, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. After a close encounter with a UFO, a man becomes a trance channel for an extraterrestrial entity, which leads to a deeper investigation on the nature of reality and mankind's place in the cosmos.
Who’s in it. First Contact stars James Woods as Narrator and Darryl Anka as Channel for Bashar.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, First Contact has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Gaia Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Contact page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Contact tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Contact (2016)?
- In US, First Contact is available to stream on Gaia Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is First Contact worth watching?
- First Contact holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in First Contact?
- First Contact stars James Woods and Darryl Anka.
- When was First Contact released?
- First Contact was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.