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