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