The Aurora Encounter

Name: The Aurora Encounter
Genre: Science Fiction, Comedy, Western
Released: 1986-08-01
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: Jack Elam, Carol Bagdasarian, Dottie West, Will Mitchell, Charles B. Pierce

1986, English. Directed by Jim McCullough Sr..

At the end of a century when man still dreamed of flying, the people of Aurora, Texas, had an encounter that was out of this world.

In 1897, residents of a small Texas town are visited by a benevolent extraterrestrial being whose presence divides the community.

Science Fiction Comedy Western

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Runtime: 1h 30m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: PG

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Released: 1 August 1986
Written by: Melody Brooke

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The Aurora Encounter runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).

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The Aurora Encounter is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

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The Aurora Encounter is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

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Who directed The Aurora Encounter?

The Aurora Encounter (1986) was directed by Jim McCullough Sr. and stars Jack Elam, Carol Bagdasarian, Dottie West.