Encounter
“When you stand by each other, you can get through anything.”
Synopsis
A decorated Marine goes on a rescue mission to save his two young sons from an unhuman threat. As their journey takes them in increasingly dangerous directions, the boys will need to leave their childhoods behind.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-17
Top Cast
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Riz Ahmed
Malik Khan
Octavia Spencer
Hattie Hayes
Lucian-River Chauhan
Jay Khan
Rory Cochrane
Shepard West
Aditya Geddada
Bobby Khan
Janina Gavankar
Piya
Misha Collins
Dylan
Keith Szarabajka
Grant
Shane McRae
Lance
Antonio Jaramillo
Raul
Brennan Keel Cook
Dwight McKinley
Bill Dawes
Kurt McKinley
Alisha Seaton
Mother
Peter Nikkos
Malik's Doppelgänger
Stefan Sims
Ernie
Aarush Mehta
Baby Jay Khan
Melissa Bailey
Cashier
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 7 DaysTelluride Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 3, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 10, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Pearce
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Pearce, Joe Barton
- Original Score
- Jed Kurzel
- Original Title
- Encounter
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Amazon Studios, RAW, Film4 Productions, Automatik Entertainment, Big Indie Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Pearce
Michael Pearce, Joe Barton
Jed Kurzel
Benjamin Kračun
Maya Maffioli
Fred Berger, Dimitri Doganis, Piers Vellacott, Derrin Schlesinger, Daniel Battsek
Department Leadership Roster
Jed Kurzel
Original Music Composer
Benjamin Kračun
Director of Photography
Maya Maffioli
Editor
Tim Grimes
Production Design
Emma Potter
Costume Design
Martin Hall
Visual Effects Supervisor
Al Goto
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Pearce
Director
Michael Pearce
Writer
Joe Barton
Writer
Dimitri Doganis
Producer
Piers Vellacott
Producer
Derrin Schlesinger
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Encounter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Encounter about?
A decorated Marine goes on a rescue mission to save his two young sons from an unhuman threat. As their journey takes them in increasingly dangerous directions, the boys will need to leave their childhoods behind.
Who directed Encounter?
Encounter was directed by Michael Pearce.
Who stars in Encounter?
The principal cast of Encounter includes Riz Ahmed, Octavia Spencer, Lucian-River Chauhan, Rory Cochrane, Aditya Geddada.
When was Encounter released and how long is it?
Encounter was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Encounter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Encounter was composed by Jed Kurzel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Encounter?
Encounter holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).