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Encounter

6.320211h 48mRMovieMysteryThrillerDrama

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.

DirectorMichael Pearce
WritersMichael Pearce·Joe Barton
ProducersFred Berger·Dimitri Doganis

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Cast · Directed by Michael Pearce

RARiz Ahmed
Riz Ahmed
Malik Khan
OSOctavia Spencer
Octavia Spencer
Hattie Hayes
LCLucian-River Chauhan
Lucian-River Chauhan
Jay Khan
RCRory Cochrane
Rory Cochrane
Shepard West
AGAditya Geddada
Aditya Geddada
Bobby Khan
JGJanina Gavankar
Janina Gavankar
Piya
MCMisha Collins
Misha Collins
Dylan
KSKeith Szarabajka
Keith Szarabajka
Grant
SMShane McRae
Shane McRae
Lance
AJAntonio Jaramillo
Antonio Jaramillo
Raul
BCBrennan Keel Cook
Brennan Keel Cook
Dwight McKinley
BDBill Dawes
Bill Dawes
Kurt McKinley

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Encounter — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Encounter?

Encounter is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video Free and Amazon MX Player in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Encounter on Netflix?

No, Encounter is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video Free.

Is Encounter on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Encounter is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Encounter for free?

Encounter is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free and Amazon MX Player in United States.