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