Where to stream

Contact

7.419972h 30mMMovieDramaScience FictionMystery

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.

DirectorRobert Zemeckis

WritersJames V. Hart·Michael Goldenberg

ProducersSteve Starkey·Robert Zemeckis

Where to watch

HBO Max

HBO Max Amazon Channel

HBO Max Amazon Channel

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Robert Zemeckis

Jodie Foster

Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey

James Woods

John Hurt

Tom Skerritt

William Fichtner

William Fichtner

David Morse

Angela Bassett

Rachel Constantine

Geoffrey Blake

Max Martini

Rob Lowe

Jake Busey

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Contact — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Contact?

Contact is streaming on HBO Max in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Contact on Netflix?

No, Contact is not on Netflix in Australia as of August 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is Contact on Amazon Prime Video?

Contact isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Contact for free?

Contact is available on HBO Max in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.