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The Visit: An Alien Encounter

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2015 | 83 min | Documentary, Science Fiction

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Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Tailor-made for fans of close encounters and anyone who likes big what-if ideas. The aliens are the hook, but the human reactions are the story.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr 23 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

“This film documents an event that has never taken place…” With unprecedented access to the United Nations’ Office for Outer Space Affairs, leading space scientists and space agencies, The Visit explores humans’ first encounter with alien intelligent life and thereby humanity itself. “Our scenario begins with the arrival. Your arrival.”

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    67% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Madsen

  • Mazlan OthmanAstrophysicist, Director of the United Nations Office
  • Paul BeaverDefence and Aerospace Consultant
  • Janos TisovszkyDirector of the United Nations Information Service