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Release Date:
11 July 1997 (USA) moreTagline:
Get ready to take a chance on something that just might end up being the most profoundly impactful moment for humanity, for the history... of history. morePlot:
Dr. Ellie Arroway, after years of searching, finds conclusive radio proof of intelligent aliens, who send plans for a mysterious machine. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 8 wins & 15 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(21 articles)
First look at "Defying Gravity," a "'Grey's Anatomy' in space" (From AfterEllen.com. 10 July 2009, 3:01 PM, PDT)
‘Sixty Symbols’ Makes Physics and Astronomy Accessible, Fun
(From Tilzy.TV. 2 July 2009, 10:30 AM, PDT)
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the 2001 for the nineties moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jena Malone | ... | Young Ellie | |
| David Morse | ... | Ted Arroway | |
| Jodie Foster | ... | Eleanor Arroway | |
| Geoffrey Blake | ... | Fisher | |
| William Fichtner | ... | Kent | |
| Sami Chester | ... | Vernon | |
| Timothy McNeil | ... | Davio | |
| Laura Elena Surillo | ... | Cantina Woman | |
| Matthew McConaughey | ... | Palmer Joss | |
| Tom Skerritt | ... | David Drumlin | |
| Henry Strozier | ... | Minister | |
| Michael Chaban | ... | Hadden Suit | |
| Max Martini | ... | Willie (as Maximilian Martini) | |
| Larry King | ... | Himself | |
| Thomas Garner | ... | Ian Broderick |
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Rated PG for some intense action, mild language and a scene of sensuality.Parents Guide:
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153 minCountry:
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Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
USA:PG (certificate #35448) | Iceland:12 | Brazil:12 | South Korea:12 | New Zealand:M | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Belgium:KT | Chile:TE | Finland:K-12/9 | Germany:12 (bw) | Italy:T | Netherlands:AL | Norway:7 | Peru:PT | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | UK:PGFun Stuff
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The melodic use of the notes C#, D#, E, are recurring audio punctuations in Carl Sagan's "Cosmos" (1980), and also are used in key scenes of this film. Notably when Dr. Arroway touches the then invisible interior of the space pod. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When the signal is transmitting the prime numbers, we are able to hear and count the transmission to number eleven. However, after that, when the actors stop counting and start talking at once with each other, the signal never pauses after what would be the next prime number, thirteen. Later it is revealed that the signal transmitted all the prime numbers to 101. moreMovie Connections:
Featured in AFI's 100 Years, 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001) (TV) moreSoundtrack:
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Brilliant movie. Contact is based on the breathtaking novel written by the late Carl Sagan. It stars Jodie Foster as Ellie Arroway, a girl obsessed by what's out there. She intercepts an alien message, after which a mission is set up to go and meet the extra-terrestrials. But make no mistake, this is no Star Trek. This is a very pensive, intelligent movie that is times heartbreakingly sad. It is the 2001 for the nineties, since that movie was obviously somewhat of an inspiration. The ending may disappoint somewhat at first view, but actually turns out to be quite haunting if you give it a chance. Enjoy wonderful acting, great direction and amazing special effects. Read the book first though. You won't regret it.