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