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