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