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Contact

PG 1997 Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction · 2h 30m
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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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About Contact

Dr. Ellie Arroway, a radio astronomer, makes an extraordinary discovery: the first confirmed extraterrestrial radio signal. This groundbreaking event throws the world into a frenzy as governments and individuals grapple with the implications. Ellie finds herself at the center of it all, fighting to decipher the message and understand its purpose. As powerful forces vie for control and interpretations clash, she must confront her own beliefs and reconcile the potential conflict between faith, scientific truth, and the tangible realities of this unprecedented contact.

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Directed by Robert Zemeckis, Contact boasts a remarkable cast led by Jodie Foster as Dr. Ellie Arroway, the determined and brilliant astrophysicist. Matthew McConaughey plays Palmer Joss, a charismatic theologian whose perspective challenges Ellie's scientific worldview. James Woods portrays Michael Kitz, a National Security Advisor, representing the government's cautious approach to the alien signal. John Hurt embodies S.R. Hadden, a reclusive billionaire who provides crucial support to Ellie's research. Tom Skerritt appears as David Drumlin, a prominent scientist who embodies skepticism towards Ellie's work, and William Fichtner plays Kent Clark, a blind scientist and one of Ellie's trusted colleagues, providing technical expertise.

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Viewers praise Contact for its intellectual depth, visual effects, and thought-provoking themes. Many highlight Jodie Foster's compelling performance as Dr. Ellie Arroway, capturing her passion and vulnerability. The film's exploration of science versus faith and its stunning depiction of interstellar travel are also frequently lauded, establishing Contact as a science fiction masterpiece that sparks meaningful conversation.

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Movie Score

75%

Released

July 11, 1997

Director

Robert Zemeckis

Cast

Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, James Woods, John Hurt, Tom Skerritt, William Fichtner

Genre

Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction

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