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• Sci-fi
• Drama

• 1997
• Robert Zemeckis
• 143 mins
• PG

Summary

Science-fiction drama starring Jodie Foster and Matthew McConaughey. Research specialist Dr Eleanor Arroway firmly believes in extraterrestrial life. So when she receives an alien message from a distant star, which reveals plans to make a space craft, she wants to be the first to make "contact".

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A star rating of 3 out of 5.

John Ferguson

A rather over-zealous take on new age spirituality mars this otherwise impressive adaptation of Carl Sagan's bestselling novel. Jodie Foster stars as the dedicated astronomer who receives a message from extraterrestrials explaining how humble humans can build a spacecraft and go to meet them. Matthew McConaughey plays the religious adviser battling for her soul, while Tom Skerritt and James Woods portray sceptical presidential aides. Director Robert Zemeckis utilises the special effects well, while the climactic pod journey features a truly transcendent performance from Foster.

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7.5/10

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Cast

rolenameDr Eleanor "Ellie" ArrowayJodie FosterPalmer JossMatthew McConaugheyDr David DrumlinTom SkerrittRachel ConstantineAngela BassettSR HaddenJohn HurtTheodore "Ted" ArrowayDavid MorseRichard RankRob LoweKentWilliam FichtnerMichael KitzJames WoodsLarry KingLarry KingJay LenoJay LenoJosephJake Busey

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rolenameDirectorRobert Zemeckis

Details

Released on

1997-09-26

Languages

English | German | Russian | Spanish

Guidance

Edited for some of its language and violence.

Available on

video and DVD

Formats

Colour

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