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