A Few Famous Movies about Humanity's First Contact with Extraterrestrial(s)

The idea of humanity learning of extraterrestrial life points to a powerful landmark in human history and a compelling mirror of human identity. This has inspired the creation of many memorable fictional movies. Here are just a few trailers for some of these movies. If you don't see a favored ET movie of yours here, please suggest it for future inclusion on the Discussion board.

Close Encouters of the Third Kind

ET: The Extra Terrestrial

Contact

Alien

Arrival

2001: A Space Odyssey

The Day the Earth Stood Still

Starman

Sphere

District 9

The Andromeda Strain

Cocoon


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