Close Encounters of the Third Kind is a 1977 American science fiction drama film written and directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Richard Dreyfuss, Melinda Dillon, Teri Garr, Bob Balaban, Cary Guffey, and François Truffaut. From Wikipedia
Jess Varley's directorial debut receives criticism for its derivative storytelling and uneven execution despite a strong lead performance by Kate Mara.