Where to watch Contact(1997)
In the United States, Contact isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream Contact
Availability in United States
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Apple TV
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Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 8, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Contact plot summary
Take a journey to the heart of the universe.
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.
Details
- Release date
- July 11, 1997
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Genres
- Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery
- Directed by
- Robert Zemeckis
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 7.5 / 10 · 5,223 votes
Contact trailer
Cast
Jodie FosterEllie Arroway
Matthew McConaugheyPalmer Joss
James WoodsMichael Kitz
John HurtS. R. Hadden
Tom SkerrittDavid Drumlin
William FichtnerKent
David MorseTed Arroway
Angela BassettRachel Constantine
Geoffrey BlakeFisher
Max MartiniWillie
FAQ
Where can I watch Contact?
In the United States, Contact isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy Contact?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is Contact?
Contact runs 2h 30m (150 minutes).
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