Encounter (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 2018, Encounter is a drama and science fiction film directed by Paul Salamoff, running about 82 minutes. “Evolution has begun” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of friends uncover an otherworldly object in a rural field, which they soon discover holds greater secrets than they could imagine.
Who’s in it. Encounter stars Luke Hemsworth as Will Dawkins, Anna Hutchison as Jessica Dawkins, Cheryl Texiera as Teresa Fleming and Tom Atkins as Professor Westlake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Encounter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Encounter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Encounter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Encounter (2018)?
- In US, Encounter is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Encounter worth watching?
- Encounter holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Encounter?
- Encounter stars Luke Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Cheryl Texiera, Tom Atkins and Sarah Booth.
- When was Encounter released?
- Encounter was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.