The Encounter (2010): Cast & Plot
The Encounter is a 2010 family drama starring Bruce Marchiano as Jesus, Steve Borden and Jamie Nieto. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Pure Flix Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Encounter About?
The premise of The Encounter without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Five strangers who share no common ties converge at a secluded roadside diner, where they each place their order with the proprietor, an uncanny, all‑knowing figure who seems to understand every detail of their lives and whose demeanor unsettlingly echoes that of Jesus Christ.
The Encounter Cast & Characters
Bruce Marchiano leads the cast as Jesus, with Steve Borden as Nick and Jamie Nieto as Hank.
- Bruce Marchiano as Jesus
- Steve Borden as Nick
- Jamie Nieto as Hank
- Danah Davis Williams as Catherine
Also Starring in The Encounter
· 6 more- Jaci Velasquez Melissa
- Madison Gibney Kayla
- Kass Connors Officer Deville/Devil
- David A.R. White Rick
- Jessica Belkin Aubrey
- Elizabeth Ince
The Encounter Plot Summary
What happens in The Encounter from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Five strangers living in California—Nick, Steve Borden; Hank, Jamie Nieto; Catherine, Danah Davis Williams; Melissa, Jaci Velasquez; and Kayla, Madison Gibney—are stranded when a detour closes the road, forcing them into a diner where an omnipresent owner discreetly reveals himself to be Jesus, Bruce Marchiano. The setting becomes a quiet arena for personal reckoning, as the host gently nudges each guest to confront the truths they have avoided and the darker corners of their lives that need repentance or reconciliation.
Full summary
The whole story of The Encounter, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Encounter?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Where do the five stranded strangers find themselves forced to take shelter when the road closes?
The Encounter Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “O caminho para a eternidade” and “A találkozás - The Encounter”.
- Also known as
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- O caminho para a eternidade
- A találkozás - The Encounter
- Spotkanie
- A találkozás
- El Encuentro
- Susret
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The Encounter FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Encounter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Encounter?
The Encounter runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Encounter released?
The Encounter was released on May 3, 2010.
Who is in the cast of The Encounter?
The Encounter stars Bruce Marchiano as Jesus, Steve Borden as Nick and Jamie Nieto as Hank, among 10 credited actors.
Does The Encounter have a post-credit scene?
No. The Encounter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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