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Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Contact

Title in Italiano:

Contact

Title in Português:

Contacto

Synopsis

Astronomer Dr. Ellie Arroway (Jodie Foster) has long been interested in contact with faraway lands, a love fostered in her childhood by her father, Ted Arroway (David Morse), who dies when she was nine-years-old, leaving her an orphan. Her current work with SETI, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, is based on that love and is in part an homage to her father.

Ever since funding from the National Science Foundation (N.S.F.) was pulled from the project, which was referred to as "more science fiction than science" by some, including her N.S.F. superior David Drumlin (Tom Skerritt), Ellie and her rogue scientist colleagues have looked for funding from where ever they could get it to continue their work.

When Ellie and her colleagues hear chatter originating from the vicinity of the star Vega, Ellie feels vindicated. But that vindication is short lived when others, including politicians, the military, religious leaders, and rival scientists, such as Drumlin, try to take over her work.

After the mysterious messages from space are decoded by her anonymous millionaire donor, S.R. Hadden (Sir John Hurt), the project takes on a whole new dimension, which strengthens for Ellie the quest for answers.

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Contact
Who Needs Wings To Fly
Purple People Eater
Spaceman
Spirit In The Sky
Old Time Religion
Funkytown
Boogie Oogie Oogie
Fire
White Bird
The Twilight Zone
Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
Volare
Over the Rainbow
The Gold Diggers' Song (We're in the Money)
Semi-Charmed Life
Angry Days
Wannabe
God Shuffled His Feet
Please Mr. Postman
Dallas
Broken Wings
I Ran (So Far Away)
Longer
The Fishin' Hole
The Power of Love
Low Rider
El Corazon Herido
Oskar Cartaya: Performer
I Wanna Be There
Eliot Sloan: Performer
Seinfeld Theme
Joey Cape: Performer
ER Theme
Brad Roberts: Performer
Dallas Theme
Frank Maudsley: Performer
Love Takes Time
Larry Hoppen: Performer
Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut
Dancing Machine
Hal Davis: Performer
Meow Mix Jingle
Howard E. Scott: Performer
Buy the World a Coke
Bill Backer: Performer
Born to Be Wild
Mars Bonfire: Performer
Reach Out I'll Be There
Brian Holland: Performer
The Fishin' Hole
Brian Holland: Performer
My Guy
Smokey Robinson: Performer
Surfin' U.S.A.
Brian Wilson: Performer
The Twilight Zone Theme
Brian Wilson: Performer
Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
Paul Vance: Performer
Funeral March of a Marionette
Paul Vance: Performer
Volare (Nel blu dipinto di blu)
Domenico Modugno: Performer
Catch a Falling Star
Paul Vance: Performer
You Are My Lucky Star
Nacio Herb Brown: Performer
The Gold Diggers' Song (We're in the Money)
Harold Arlen: Performer
Happy Days Are Here Again
Milton Ager: Performer
Darktown Strutters' Ball
Shelton Brooks: Performer
Awful Waste of Space
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Ellie's Bogey
Alan Silvestri: Performer
The Primer
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Really Confused
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Test Run Bomber
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Heart Attack
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Media Event
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Button Me Up
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Good to Go
Alan Silvestri: Performer
No Words
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Small Moves
Alan Silvestri: Performer
I Believe Her
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Contact - End Credits
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Romancing the Stone - End Credits
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Back to the Future - Theme
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Who Framed Roger Rabbit? - Suite
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Back to the Future, Part II - Suite
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Back to the Future, Part III - End Credits
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Death Becomes Her - End Credits
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Forrest Gump - Suite
Alan Silvestri: Performer
What Lies Beneath - End Credits
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Cast Away - End Credits
Alan Silvestri: Performer
The Mummy - The Sand Volcano
David Arnold: Performer
The Mask of Zorro - Don't Mess With "Z" (sfx)
David Arnold: Performer
The Mask of Zorro - Main Title
David Arnold: Performer
Air Force One - Main Title / The Parachutes
David Arnold: Performer
The Rock - Chopper Flyby (sfx)
David Arnold: Performer
The Rock - End Title
David Arnold: Performer
Mighty Joe Young - Dedication and Windsong
David Arnold: Performer
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace - Day at the Races (sfx)
David Arnold: Performer
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace - Main Title from Star Wars / The Flag Parade
David Arnold: Performer
L.A. Confidential - Badge of Honor / L.A. Confidential
David Arnold: Performer
The Prince of Egypt - When You Believe
David Arnold: Performer
The X-Files - What's That Hum? (sfx)
David Arnold: Performer
The X-Files - Threnody in X
David Arnold: Performer
A Bug's Life - The Time of Your Life
David Arnold: Performer
Elizabeth - Main Title
David Arnold: Performer
Godzilla - A Stroll in New York City (sfx)
David Arnold: Performer
Godzilla - Main Title
David Arnold: Performer
Shakespeare in Love - Main Title
David Arnold: Performer
Titanic - Iceberg! (sfx)
David Arnold: Performer
Titanic - Back to Titanic
David Arnold: Performer
Armageddon - Main Title
David Arnold: Performer
Prelude (from The Day The Earth Stood Still)
David Arnold: Performer
Introduction / Main Title (from Mars Attacks)
David Arnold: Performer
End Title (from Species)
David Arnold: Performer
Medley (from E.T.)
David Arnold: Performer
End Title (from Contact)
David Arnold: Performer
Main Title (from They Live)
David Arnold: Performer
Main Title (from Men In Black)
David Arnold: Performer
Main Title (from Predator)
David Arnold: Performer
Aliens - The Ride
David Arnold: Performer
End Title (from Alien)
David Arnold: Performer
Main Title (from Invasion of The Body Snatchers)
David Arnold: Performer
Main Title (from Roswell)
David Arnold: Performer
Suite (from The Tommyknockers)
David Arnold: Performer
Epilogue (from Dark Skies)
David Arnold: Performer
Theme (from The X-Files)
David Arnold: Performer
End Credits (from Independence Day)
David Arnold: Performer

User reviews

William Thomas
8/10

The soundtrack of Contact truly captures the emotional depth and intensity of Dr. Ellie Arroway's journey to connect with faraway lands, evoking a sense of wonder and curiosity that resonates with the core themes of the film.

Charles Moore
1/10

The use of music in Contact often felt overpowering and distracting, overshadowing key moments of scientific discovery and personal introspection. Instead of complementing the narrative, the soundtrack seemed to compete for attention, disrupting the overall viewing experience.

Timothy Clark
8/10

The musical score enhances the sense of mystery and awe surrounding the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, creating a hauntingly beautiful backdrop for the exploration of the unknown and the limitless possibilities of the universe.

Edward Wright
8/10

The way the music swells and crescendos during pivotal moments in the film, such as when the messages from space are decoded, adds a sense of grandeur and epic scale to the story, elevating the emotional impact of the narrative and immersing the audience in Ellie's quest for answers and connection.

Deborah Thomas
6/10

The emotional resonance of the music enhances the impact of pivotal scenes, such as Ellie's first contact with the extraterrestrial beings.

Ashley Walker
6/10

The soundtrack seamlessly integrates with the visuals, enhancing the overall cinematic experience for the audience.

Amanda Wright
5/10

The use of atmospheric and ethereal sounds in the soundtrack mirrors the vastness and mystery of the cosmos explored in the film.

Paul Garcia
7/10

The orchestral arrangements in the soundtrack perfectly complement the film's themes of loss, longing, and the enduring bond between Ellie and her late father, adding a layer of poignancy and depth to their relationship that is both touching and heartfelt.

Kenneth Anderson
3/10

The soundtrack for Contact failed to capture the emotional depth and complexity of Dr. Ellie Arroway's personal journey. The music felt generic and uninspired, lacking the nuanced melodies and themes that could have enhanced the storytelling.

Karen Roberts
5/10

The orchestral arrangements in the soundtrack create a sense of grandeur and scale that complements the themes of the movie.

Deborah Gonzalez
5/10

The soundtrack effectively builds tension and suspense during key moments in the film, keeping the audience engaged.

Deborah Lopez
5/10

The soundtrack of Contact effectively captures the sense of wonder and curiosity associated with space exploration.

Paul Roberts
5/10

The variety of musical styles and motifs in the soundtrack adds depth and complexity to the storytelling in Contact.

Sarah Brown
5/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Contact is a powerful and evocative accompaniment to the film's themes of exploration, discovery, and the search for meaning in the universe.

Ashley Smith
5/10

The music enhances the emotional depth of Ellie's character, particularly her connection to her father and her passion for scientific discovery.

Linda Rodriguez
5/10

The incorporation of electronic elements in the music adds a modern and futuristic touch to the overall sound of the soundtrack.