Contact
"Take a journey to the heart of the universe."
Originally released in 1997. Contact is a drama/science fiction film. directed by Robert Zemeckis. With a runtime of 2h 30m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, and James Woods
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 11, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
2h 30m
150 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (4,817 votes)
Budget
$90M
Production budget
Box Office
$171.1M
1.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $90,000,000
- Revenue
- $171,120,329
Production Companies
- South Side Amusement Company
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 s...
Who directed Contact?
Contact was directed by Robert Zemeckis.
How long is Contact?
Contact has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes total).
When was Contact released?
Contact was released on July 11, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Contact?
The main cast of Contact includes Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, James Woods, John Hurt, Tom Skerritt.
Is Contact worth watching?
Contact has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 4,817 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.