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First Contact (2016): Cast & Where to Watch

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First Contact is a 2016 documentary starring James Woods as Narrator and Darryl Anka. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes. Stream it on Fawesome and Gaia, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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First Contact (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
Zia Films
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is First Contact About?

The premise of First Contact without spoilers.

Following a mysterious encounter with an unidentified flying object, a man finds himself inexplicably linked to an extraterrestrial presence. As he becomes a conduit for this otherworldly entity, he embarks on a profound journey to understand the true nature of reality and humanity's role in the vastness of the cosmos. The experience leads to a deeper exploration of existence and our place in the universe.

Where to watch

Where to Watch First Contact

Stream it on Fawesome and Gaia, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

First Contact Cast & Characters

James Woods leads the cast as Narrator, with Darryl Anka as Channel for Bashar.

Details

First Contact Also Known As

Also known as “Bashar: First Contact”.

Also known as
  • Bashar: First Contact

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FAQ

First Contact FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of First Contact, each answered in a sentence.

How long is First Contact?

First Contact runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was First Contact released?

First Contact was released on September 16, 2016.

Who is in the cast of First Contact?

First Contact stars James Woods as Narrator and Darryl Anka as Channel for Bashar.

Where can I watch First Contact?

In the US, First Contact is streaming on Fawesome, Gaia and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).

Does First Contact have a post-credit scene?

No. First Contact has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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