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