An Indiana electric lineman named Roy Neary has his ordinary daily routine upended when he has a close encounter with a UFO. This leads him on a determined journey across the country as a significant event looms, searching for answers. The film is directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Steven Spielberg, Hal Barwood, and Jerry Belson. Starring Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, and Teri Garr.