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