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Release: 1997-07-11·Runtime: 150m·★ 7.4
DramaScience FictionMystery
A radio astronomer receives the first extraterrestrial radio signal ever picked up on Earth. As the world powers scramble to decipher the message and decide upon a course of action, she must make some difficult decisions between her beliefs, the truth, and reality.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
South Side Amusement Company
Warner Bros. Pictures
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Jennifer Balgobinas Dr. Patel
Angela Bassettas Rachel Constantine
Jena Maloneas Young Ellie
Catherine Daoas Life Support
Ming Loas Pod Systems Control (uncredited)
Matthew McConaugheyas Palmer Joss
Tom Skerrittas David Drumlin
Larry Kingas Larry King
Claire Shipmanas Claire Shipman
Valorie Armstrongas Woman Senator
Robin Gammellas Project Official
Paul L. Nolanas Ellie's Attorney (uncredited)
Cenk Uyguras Reporter (uncredited)
Tabitha Sorenas Tabitha Soren
Henry Strozieras Minister
Geraldo Riveraas Geraldo Rivera
Boris Lee Krutonogas Astronaut (uncredited)
Ann Druyanas Ann Druyan
Haynes Brookeas Drumlin Aide
Bryant Gumbelas Bryant Gumbel
David St. Jamesas Joint Chief
Vance Valenciaas Senator Valencia
Donna Kelleyas Donna Kelley
Saemi Nakamuraas Japanese Anchor
Mak Takanoas Japanese Tech #1
Holly Cross Vagleyas Religious Zealot (uncredited)
Steven Fordas Major Russell
Jeffery Thomas Johnsonas Mechanical
John Hurtas S. R. Hadden
Alex Veadovas Russian Cosmonaut
William L. Thomasas Reporter #6
Tony Boldias Robert Hand (uncredited)
Denise Lovedayas Press Secretary (uncredited)
David Morseas Ted Arroway
Leo Leeas Major Domo
Rob Elkas Pad Leader
Aixa Clementeas President's Secretary (uncredited)
Marisa Petroroas Oval Office Secretary (uncredited)
Jodie Fosteras Ellie Arroway
Marc Macaulayas NASA Technician
Christopher Boyeras Scientist (uncredited)
Bill Clintonas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Rob Loweas Richard Rank
Jay Lenoas Jay Leno
Elaina Erika Davisas Philanthropy Bureaucrat (uncredited)
Todd Thompsonas News Reporter (uncredited)
Ian Whitcombas British Anchor
Yuji Okumotoas Electrical
J.A. Prestonas Senator (uncredited)
Philippe Bergeronas French Committee Member
Geoffrey Blakeas Fisher
Maria Celeste Arrarasas Latina Anchor
Bernard Shawas Bernard Shaw
James Woodsas Michael Kitz
Max Martinias Willie
Tucker Smallwoodas Mission Director
William Fichtneras Kent
Thomas Garneras Ian Broderick
Michael Albalaas Decryption Hacker
William Jordanas Chairman of Joint Chiefs
Thomas Reidas Senate Hearing (uncredited)
Jake Buseyas Joseph
Sunshine Logroñoas Puerto Rican Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Frank Silvaas Army Officer (uncredited)
Geraldine A. Ferraroas Geraldine A. Ferraro
Dee Dee Myersas Dee Dee Myers
Neal Matarazzoas Kitz's Aide (uncredited)
Delaney Williamsas Believer #1 (uncredited)Crew
" />Tom JohnsonSound Re-Recording Mixer
" />Stephen RosenbaumVisual Effects Supervisor
" />Tim MonichDialect Coach
" />Gary RizzoAdditional Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Sound Re-Recording Mixer
" />William RossOrchestrator
" />Deborah La Mia DenaverMakeup Artist
" />Matt AitkenCG Supervisor
" />Dennis SandsSound Re-Recording Mixer
" />Michael SilversDialogue Editor
" />Steve BoeddekerSound Effects Editor
" />Nina SaxonTitle Designer
" />Gary ArcherProsthetics
" />Carl SaganNovel, Co-Producer, Story
" />Kim Robert KosckiStunts
" />Jay CaputoStunts
" />Arthur SchmidtEditor
" />Michael GoldenbergScreenplay
" />François DuhamelStill Photographer
" />Joanna JohnstonCostume Design
" />Nick PhillipsCamera Operator
" />Don BurgessDirector of Photography
" />Ann DruyanStory, Co-Producer
" />Cellin GluckSecond Assistant Director
" />Robert WeaverCG Artist
" />Lynda ObstExecutive Producer
" />Victoria BurrowsCasting
" />Robert ZemeckisDirector, Producer
" />Rick PorrasAssociate Producer
" />Ken RalstonSenior Visual Effects Supervisor
" />Alan SilvestriOriginal Music Composer
" />Steve StarkeyProducer, Second Unit Director
" />Bruce MoriartyFirst Assistant Director
" />James V. HartScreenplay
" />Randy ThomSound Designer, Sound Re-Recording Mixer
" />Michael L. FinkSenior Visual Effects Supervisor
" />Jerome ChenCG Supervisor
" />Bud DavisStunt Coordinator
" />Peter JacksonAdditional Visual Effects