Contact (1997)
Contact is a 1997 drama movie directed by Robert Zemeckis, with a running time of 2h 30m. It stars Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey and James Woods.
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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What is Contact about?
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.
When was Contact released?
Contact was released on 11 July 1997.
How long is Contact?
Contact runs 2h 30m.
Who made Contact?
Contact was directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Where can I watch Contact?
Contact is available on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch Contact
Stream: The Roku Channel
Watch free with ads: YouTube Free
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Jodie Foster as Ellie Arroway
- Matthew McConaughey as Palmer Joss
- James Woods as Michael Kitz
- John Hurt as S. R. Hadden
- Tom Skerritt as David Drumlin
- William Fichtner as Kent
- David Morse as Ted Arroway
- Angela Bassett as Rachel Constantine
- Geoffrey Blake as Fisher
- Max Martini as Willie
- Rob Lowe as Richard Rank
- Jake Busey as Joseph
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