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