Contact (1997)

"Take a journey to the heart of the universe."Movie
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74
Contact
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PG 2 hr 30 minJul 11th, 1997Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:July 11th, 1997
On DVD & Blu-ray:December 30th, 1997 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$90,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$171,120,329 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Joan Bradshaw, Lynda Obst
Production Companies:South Side Amusement Company, Warner Bros. Pictures

Contact Quotes

Discussion on Investigative Findings Report

Rachel Constantine: I assume you read the confidential findings report from the investigating committee.
Michael Kitz: I flipped through it.

Debate on Evidence and Credibility in Science

Senator: Dr. Arroway, You come to us with no evidence, no record... no artifacts. Only a story that, to put it mildly, strains credibility. Over half a trillion dollars were spent. Dozens of lives were lost. Are you really gonna sit there and tell us we should just take this all... on faith?
Michael Kitz: Please answer the question, doctor.