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Contact

Contact

Take a journey to the heart of the universe.

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Contact
  • Genres: Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery
  • Release Date: 1997-07-11
  • Runtime: 150 minutes
  • Rating: 7.432/10 (4605 votes)
  • Budget: $90,000,000
  • Revenue: $171,120,329
  • Production Companies: South Side Amusement Company, Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 12.4056
  • Languages: English, Russian, Spanish

Cast & Crew

Jodie Foster

Jodie Foster

as Ellie Arroway

Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey

as Palmer Joss

James Woods

James Woods

as Michael Kitz

John Hurt

John Hurt

as S. R. Hadden

Tom Skerritt

Tom Skerritt

as David Drumlin

William Fichtner

William Fichtner

as Kent

David Morse

David Morse

as Ted Arroway

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett

as Rachel Constantine

Geoffrey Blake

Geoffrey Blake

as Fisher

Max Martini

Max Martini

as Willie

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

A Signal From Outer Space

Original Theatrical Trailer

Trailer

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Contact?

Contact is a Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery movie directed by . It was released on 1997-07-11.

Who are the main actors in Contact?

The main cast includes Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, James Woods, John Hurt, Tom Skerritt, .

Where can I watch Contact online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Contact is available.

Is Contact based on a true story?

Take a journey to the heart of the universe.

What is the IMDb rating of Contact?

Contact has an IMDb rating of 7.432/10 based on 4605 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Contact?

The movie had a production budget of $90,000,000 and earned $171,120,329 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Contact?

The soundtrack was composed by South Side Amusement Company, Warner Bros. Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Contact filmed?

Contact was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Contact?

The total runtime of Contact is 150 minutes.

Is Contact suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Contact?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Contact.

Does Contact have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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