Contact
(1997)
7.5
PixlRun
Take a journey to the heart of the universe.
Country
United States of America
Original language
Russian, English, Spanish
Runtime
2h 30min
Premiere
1997-07-11
Box office
$100,920,329
worldwide gross
MPAA rating
PG
Director
Robert Zemeckis
Cinematography
Don Burgess
Editor
Arthur Schmidt
Producers
Robert Zemeckis, Steve Starkey
Production
South Side Amusement Company · Warner Bros. Pictures
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Jodie Foster
Ellie Arroway
Matthew McConaughey
Palmer Joss
James Woods
Michael Kitz
John Hurt
S. R. Hadden
Tom Skerritt
David Drumlin
William Fichtner
Kent
David Morse
Ted Arroway
Angela Bassett
Rachel Constantine
Director
Robert ZemeckisCinematography
Don BurgessEditor
Arthur SchmidtProducers
Robert Zemeckis, Steve StarkeyPhotos
Awards summary
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 15 wins & 32 nominations total
Our review
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed Contact?
Robert Zemeckis directed Contact in 1997.
What is the IMDb rating?
Contact has an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 from 309,188 votes.
Where can I watch Contact?
Contact is available on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel.
How long is Contact?
Contact has a runtime of 2h 30min (150 minutes).
How much did Contact earn at the box office?
Contact earned $100,920,329 worldwide.