Contact (1997)
Movie 2h 30m ★ 7.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, blow my mind
Released in 1997, Contact is a drama, mystery and science fiction movie. It is directed by Robert Zemeckis. The cast includes John Hurt, Rob Lowe and Jena Malone. The running time is 2h 30m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Robert ZemeckisDirector
- John Hurtas S. R. Hadden
- Rob Loweas Richard Rank
- Jena Maloneas Young Ellie
- Jodie Fosteras Ellie Arroway
- Angela Bassettas Rachel Constantine
- David Morseas Ted Arroway
- James Woodsas Michael Kitz
- Matthew McConaugheyas Palmer Joss
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Questions about Contact
- What genre is Contact?
- Contact is categorised as Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction.
- Who stars in Contact?
- John Hurt, Rob Lowe, Jena Malone, Jodie Foster, Angela Bassett appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Contact?
- Robert Zemeckis directed Contact.
- How long is Contact?
- Contact runs for 2h 30m (150 minutes).
- Is Contact worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Contact?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
