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