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