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Contact (1997)
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📖 Story
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.
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Strong recommendationSupernatural mystery
EnergyRising and charged
ToneMysterious and emotional
ExperienceAdventure, mystery, and emotional pull
Best suited forbig ideas and concept-driven tension
What to expect from this title?Expect mystery, friendship, and supernatural pressure to grow together, with emotion carrying as much weight as the scares.
Easy to enter quicklyBuilt for quick funClear and accessible mood
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Parental guidance
Suitable for family viewing with some guidance.
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Best suited forParental guidance
Content levelModerate content
GuidanceBetter with parental guidance
Rating methodDescriptive estimate
ConfidenceMedium
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Tension & suspense• Serious themes
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🧾 Quick take
Viewer insight Contact is a 1997 film in the Drama / Science Fiction category from United States. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. Starring Jodie Foster and Matthew McConaughey. Runtime: about 150 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available.
Genre: Drama / Science Fiction, Released in 1997, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 150 minutes, Starring Jodie Foster and Matthew McConaughey.
Runtime
150 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Jodie Foster
Ellie Arroway
Matthew McConaughey
Palmer Joss
James Woods
Michael Kitz
John Hurt
S. R. Hadden
Tom Skerritt
David Drumlin
William Fichtner
Kent
David Morse
Ted Arroway
Angela Bassett
Rachel Constantine
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Geoffrey Blake
Fisher
Max Martini
Willie
Rob Lowe
Richard Rank
Jake Busey
Joseph
Tucker Smallwood
Mission Director
Jena Malone
Young Ellie
Director: Robert Zemeckis
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1What is movie Contact (1997)?
It is a movie released in 1997 within the Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery category.
2What is the story of Contact?
Contact (1997) is a movie in the Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch Contact online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
4What is the rating of Contact?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 based on 4,999 ratings.
5What is the runtime of Contact?
Its runtime is about 150 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is Contact best suited for?
A concept-led watch that blends mood and ideas, rewarding viewers who enjoy the world as much as the plot turns.
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