Contact(1997)
“Take a journey to the heart of the universe.”
Overview
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.
Director
Robert Zemeckis
Studio
South Side Amusement Company
Budget
$90M
Revenue
$171M
Cast
Jodie Foster
as Ellie Arroway
Matthew McConaughey
as Palmer Joss
James Woods
as Michael Kitz
John Hurt
as S. R. Hadden
Tom Skerritt
as David Drumlin
William Fichtner
as Kent
David Morse
as Ted Arroway
Angela Bassett
as Rachel Constantine
Geoffrey Blake
as Fisher
Max Martini
as Willie
Rob Lowe
as Richard Rank
Jake Busey
as Joseph
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
2h 30m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$90M
Box Office
$171M
Production Companies
South Side Amusement Company • Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Contact?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Contact (1997).
What is Contact about?▼
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.
Who directed Contact?▼
Contact was directed by Robert Zemeckis and released in 1997. It is a drama, science fiction, mystery film.
How long is Contact?▼
Contact has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes total).
Who stars in Contact?▼
The cast of Contact includes Jodie Foster as Ellie Arroway, Matthew McConaughey as Palmer Joss, James Woods as Michael Kitz, John Hurt as S. R. Hadden, Tom Skerritt as David Drumlin and more.
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