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The Encounter

6.420101h 25mMovieDramaFamily

When five strangers with nothing in common come together at a remote roadside eatery, they place their orders with the diner's omniscient owner, who seems to know everything about them ... and is eerily reminiscent of Jesus Christ.

DirectorDavid A.R. White
WritersSean Paul Murphy·Jason Cusick
ProducersCarl G.M. Nelson·David A.R. White

Where to watch

Tubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by David A.R. White

BMBruce Marchiano
Bruce Marchiano
Jesus
JVJaci Velasquez
Jaci Velasquez
Melissa
SBSteve Borden
Steve Borden
Nick
MGMadison Gibney
Madison Gibney
Kayla
DWDanah Davis Williams
Danah Davis Williams
Catherine
JNJamie Nieto
Jamie Nieto
Hank
KCKass Connors
Kass Connors
Officer Deville/Devil
JBJessica Belkin
Jessica Belkin
Aubrey
DWDavid A.R. White
David A.R. White
Rick
EI
Elizabeth Ince

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The Encounter — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Encounter?

The Encounter is streaming on Tubi TV in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Encounter on Netflix?

No, The Encounter is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Tubi TV.

Is The Encounter on Amazon Prime Video?

The Encounter isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Encounter for free?

The Encounter is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in United Kingdom.

Is there a sequel to The Encounter?

Yes — The Encounter is followed by The Encounter 2: Paradise Lost (2012) in the Encounter Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Encounter?

The Encounter is the first film in the Encounter Collection.

Is The Encounter part of a trilogy?

No — The Encounter is part of the Encounter Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Encounter Collection?

There are 2 films in the Encounter Collection: The Encounter (2010) and The Encounter 2: Paradise Lost (2012).