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