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DirectorRobert Zemeckis

Runtime2h 30m · PG

GenresDrama · Mystery · Science-fiction

Release1997-07-11

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Contact

Name: Contact
Released: 1997-07-11

1997· PG· 2h 30m· Drama· Mystery· Science-fiction

“Take a journey to the heart of the universe.”

Radio astronomer Ellie Arroway deciphers the first extraterrestrial signal, sparking global debate over its implications. Amid political and scientific intrigue, she grapples with personal convictions and the stark reality of her discovery, navigating a complex moral landscape where faith and evidence collide. Robert Zemeckis directs this cerebral drama with technical precision, blending philosophical inquiry with cinematic spectacle.

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Key Crew

DirectorRobert Zemeckis

ScreenplayJames V. Hart

ProducerRobert Zemeckis

Director of PhotographyDon Burgess

Original Music ComposerAlan Silvestri

EditorArthur Schmidt

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Details

Released1997-07-11

Runtime2h 30m · PG

StatusReleased

StudiosSouth Side Amusement Company · Warner Bros. Pictures

Budget$90M

Box office$171M

LanguagesEnglish · Russian · Spanish

CountriesUnited States of America

Rating7.4/10 · 5037 votes

Original languageen

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