Contact
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.
Release Year
1997
Runtime
150 min
Audience Score
7.4
Genres
Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery
Story Snapshot
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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Contact is a mind-bending pick with high complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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