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