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