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Fri, Jul 11, 1997
  • Drama
  • Science Fiction
  • Mystery
Film · Synopsis

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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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasTue, Jul 1, 1997Westwood Village Theatre in Los Angeles, California
  • PhysicalTue, Dec 16, 1997VHS / Special Edition DVD / Special Edition LaserDisc
GB
  • In CinemasFri, Sep 26, 1997
CA
  • In CinemasFri, Jul 11, 1997
AU
  • In CinemasThu, Oct 16, 1997
FR
  • In CinemasMon, Sep 1, 1997Deauville Film Festival
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Oct 9, 1997
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Sep 13, 1997
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • 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
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