Contact 1997
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56 Reviews
75%
Gummy
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SplatA 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Ellie Arroway
as Palmer Joss
as Michael Kitz
as S. R. Hadden
as David Drumlin
as Kent
as Ted Arroway
as Rachel Constantine
as Fisher
as Willie
Director:
Writer:
Carl Sagan, James V. Hart, Michael Goldenberg, Ann Druyan
Stars:
Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, James Woods, John Hurt, Tom Skerritt, William Fichtner, David Morse, Angela Bassett, Geoffrey Blake, Max Martini,
Genres:
Drama,Science Fiction,Mystery
Release Date:
1997 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
150 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
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Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Ellie Arroway
as Palmer Joss
as Michael Kitz
as S. R. Hadden
as David Drumlin
as Kent
as Ted Arroway
as Rachel Constantine
as Fisher
as Willie
as Richard Rank
as Joseph
as Mission Director
as Young Ellie
as Vernon
as Davio
as Cantina Woman
as Minister
as Larry King
as Ian Broderick
as KOB-TV Reporter
as Jeremy Roth
as Senator Valencia
as Donna Kelley
as Leon Harris
as Claire Shipman
as Middle Eastern Anchor
as Japanese Anchor
as Latina Anchor
as Tabitha Soren
as Geraldo Rivera
as British Anchor
as Jay Leno
as Natalie Allen
as Robert D. Novak
as Geraldine A. Ferraro
as Ann Druyan
as Kathleen Kennedy
as Decryption Hacker
as Decryption Expert
as Major Domo
as Chairman of Joint Chiefs
as Joint Chief
as Jill Dougherty
as Drumlin Aide
as John Holliman
as Bobbie Battista
as Dee Dee Myers
as Bryant Gumbel
as Linden Soles
as Major Russell
as Major Russell's Son
as Major Russell's Daughter
as French Committee Member
as Dr. Patel
as British Committee Member
as NASA Public Relations
as NASA Technician
as Voice of NASA (voice)
as Mechanical
as Electrical
as Dynamics
as Communications
as Pad Leader
as Security
as Controller #8
as New VLA Technician
as Russian Cosmonaut
as Scientist
as Project Official
as Mission Doctor
as Japanese Ensign
as Bernard Shaw
as Japanese Tech #1
as Japanese Tech #2
as Life Support
as Dynamics #2
as Woman Senator
as Reporter #5
as Reporter #6
as School Boy
as White House Official (uncredited)
as NASA Controller #2 (uncredited)
as Four-Star General (uncredited)
as Senate Observer (uncredited)
as Robert Hand (uncredited)
as Scientist (uncredited)
as White House Official (uncredited)
as Press Reporter (uncredited)
as Protester (uncredited)
as Supporter (uncredited)
as Hadden Suit (uncredited)
as President's Secretary (uncredited)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Ailing Believer (uncredited)
as Philanthropy Bureaucrat (uncredited)
as Factory Worker (uncredited)
as IMC Police Officer (uncredited)
as Monk (uncredited)
as Pedestrian (uncredited)
as Controller (uncredited)
as TV Interviewer (uncredited)
as Astronaut (uncredited)
as Pod Systems Control (uncredited)
as Puerto Rican Taxi Driver (uncredited)
as Press Secretary (uncredited)
as Kitz's Aide (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Family Exchange (uncredited)
as Ellie's Attorney (uncredited)
as Oval Office Secretary (uncredited)
as Police Officer (uncredited)
as Senator (uncredited)
as Ailing Believer (uncredited)
as Security Guard (uncredited)
as Senate Hearing (uncredited)
as Ailing Believer (uncredited)
as Photographer (uncredited)
as Army Officer (uncredited)
as Senate Hearing Attendee (uncredited)
as News Reporter (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Religious Zealot (uncredited)
as Protester (uncredited)
as Believer #1 (uncredited)
as Extra (uncredited)
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