Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Suggested 8+
After witnessing a mysterious event in the sky, an ordinary man becomes obsessed with finding its meaning as others are drawn toward the same destination.
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Why it may click at 8+
Patient science-fiction fans can explore curiosity and uncertainty, while older children may notice how one person's obsession affects the rest of a family.
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Violence & scaresModerate (3/5)
LanguageModerate (3/5)
Romance & sexual contentNone (0/5)
Drinking, drugs & smokingNone (0/5)
Commercial contentSome (2/5)
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