Roswell

Set in New Mexico during the summer of 1947, this story centers on the discovery of mysterious wreckage on a rancher's property. Major Jesse Marcel investigates the site and concludes that the debris came from an extraterrestrial craft. Although an initial announcement suggested the recovery of a flying disc, military superiors quickly retracted the statement, claiming the object was merely a weather balloon. Decades later, a retired Marcel seeks to uncover the truth behind the government's cover-up and the actual nature of the crash.

The film is an adaptation of the book UFO Crash at Roswell by Kevin Randle and Donald Schmitt. It was directed by Jeremy Kagan, appearing fifth in a chronological list of his directed works, following The Journey of Natty Gann. The screenplay was written by Arthur Kopit, and the movie features a cast including Kyle MacLachlan, Martin Sheen, Dwight Yoakam, Xander Berkeley, Bob Gunton, and Kim Greist.

This science fiction TV movie has a runtime of 91 minutes. It was produced by Showtime Networks and Citadel Entertainment. Audience reception is reflected in a rating of 6.3/10 on IMDb based on 2,900 votes and a rating of 6.1/10 on TMDB from 64 votes.