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