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1997-07-11 · 150 min · ★ 7.5

Drama · Science Fiction · Mystery

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.

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Directors
Robert Zemeckis
Production companies
South Side Amusement Company, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 90,000,000
Revenue
USD 171,120,329

Top Cast

Jodie FosterJodie FosterEllie Arroway
Matthew McConaugheyMatthew McConaugheyPalmer Joss
James WoodsJames WoodsMichael Kitz
John HurtJohn HurtS. R. Hadden
Tom SkerrittTom SkerrittDavid Drumlin
William FichtnerWilliam FichtnerKent
David MorseDavid MorseTed Arroway
Angela BassettAngela BassettRachel Constantine
Geoffrey BlakeGeoffrey BlakeFisher
Max MartiniMax MartiniWillie
Rob LoweRob LoweRichard Rank
Jake BuseyJake BuseyJoseph
Tucker SmallwoodTucker SmallwoodMission Director
Jena MaloneJena MaloneYoung Ellie
Sami ChesterVernon
Timothy McNeilDavio
Laura Elena SurilloCantina Woman
Henry StrozierHenry StrozierMinister
Larry KingLarry KingLarry King
Thomas Garner Thomas Garner Ian Broderick

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