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