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The Aurora Encounter

5.019861h 30mPGMovieScience FictionComedyWestern

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

DirectorJim McCullough Sr.
WriterMelody Brooke

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Cast · Directed by Jim McCullough Sr.

JEJack Elam
Jack Elam
Charlie
CBCarol Bagdasarian
Carol Bagdasarian
Alain
DWDottie West
Dottie West
Irene
WM
Will Mitchell
Ranger
CPCharles B. Pierce
Charles B. Pierce
Preacher
MH
Mickey Hays
Aurora Spaceman
GMGeorge McFarland
George McFarland
Governor
PBPeter Brown
Peter Brown
Sheriff

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The Aurora Encounter — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Aurora Encounter?

The Aurora Encounter is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Aurora Encounter on Netflix?

No, The Aurora Encounter is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory.

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

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The Aurora Encounter is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and The Roku Channel in United States.