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7.519972h 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

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Cast · Directed by Robert Zemeckis

JFJodie Foster
Jodie Foster
Ellie Arroway
MMMatthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey
Palmer Joss
JWJames Woods
James Woods
Michael Kitz
JHJohn Hurt
John Hurt
S. R. Hadden
TSTom Skerritt
Tom Skerritt
David Drumlin
WFWilliam Fichtner
William Fichtner
Kent
DMDavid Morse
David Morse
Ted Arroway
ABAngela Bassett
Angela Bassett
Rachel Constantine
GBGeoffrey Blake
Geoffrey Blake
Fisher
MMMax Martini
Max Martini
Willie
RLRob Lowe
Rob Lowe
Richard Rank
JBJake Busey
Jake Busey
Joseph

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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 September 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.