First Encounter (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1997, First Encounter is a drama and science fiction film directed by Redge Mahaffey, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The Earthship ISS Galant Fox, while heading back home to earth, encounters an alien spacecraft adrift in deep space. When efforts to establish communication fail, the crew boards the mysterious ship. Their discovery of it's inhabitants, a crew of alien creatures locked in a defective suspended animation system, sparks fierce disagreements among the crew over whether or not to resuscitate the aliens.
Who’s in it. First Encounter stars Roddy Piper as Lieutenant Edward Ganz, Stacie Randall as Commander Morgan Lopez, Trevor Goddard as Captain Ramsey Travis and Holly Fields as Lieutenant Rebecca Poole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, First Encounter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Encounter page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Encounter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Encounter (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for First Encounter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is First Encounter worth watching?
- First Encounter holds an audience score of 3.0 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 First Encounter?
- First Encounter stars Roddy Piper, Stacie Randall, Trevor Goddard, Holly Fields and Veronica Bird.
- When was First Encounter released?
- First Encounter was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.