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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.
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Cast
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
Geoffrey Blake
Fisher
Max Martini
Willie
Rob Lowe
Richard Rank
Jake Busey
Joseph
Tucker Smallwood
Mission Director
Jena Malone
Young Ellie
- SC
Sami Chester
Vernon
Timothy McNeil
Davio
- LE
Laura Elena Surillo
Cantina Woman
Henry Strozier
Minister
Larry King
Larry King
Thomas Garner
Ian Broderick
Themes and moodShowHide
The film is a thought-provoking exploration of humanity's yearning for connection with the cosmos, deftly weaving together themes of faith, science, and personal sacrifice. Led by a powerful performance from Jodie Foster, it invites audiences to ponder the implications of first contact with extraterrestrial life. This critical examination of institutional skepticism and the individual's quest for truth resonates with those seeking meaning beyond the empirical, making it a standout in Zemeckis's oeuvre.
Themes
- •the quest for knowledge and truth
- •the intersection of science and faith
- •humanity's place in the universe
- •personal sacrifice for greater good
- •the struggle against institutional skepticism
- •communication beyond Earth
- •the impact of technology on belief systems
Mood
intense
Era
contemporary
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