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1997 · 150 min · PG

Contact

Directed by Robert Zemeckis · Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery

Contact (1997) is a Drama film, directed by Robert Zemeckis set in New Mexico, Puerto Rico, Hokkaido, and Florida during the 1990s. It runs 150 minutes and is rated PG.

A space exploration, with a contemplative and hopeful tone. Themes of faith / religion and grief & loss run throughout.

Composer
Alan Silvestri
Cinematography
Don Burgess
Cast
Jodie FosterMatthew McConaugheyJames WoodsJohn HurtTom SkerrittWilliam FichtnerDavid MorseAngela Bassett

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New MexicoPuerto RicoHokkaidoFlorida
Setting
DesertOff World
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Space Exploration
Themes
Faith / ReligionGrief & Loss
Tone
ContemplativeHopefulMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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