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