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Dr. Ellie Arroway, after years of searching, finds conclusive radio proof of extraterrestrial intelligence, sending plans for a mysterious machine.
DistributorWarner Bros.
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Opening$20,584,908
1,923 theaters
1,923 theaters
Budget$90,000,000
Release DateJul 11, 1997
MPAAPG
Running Time2 hr 30 min
GenresDrama
Mystery
Sci-Fi
Thriller
In Release174 days/24 weeks
Widest Release2,314 theaters
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| Date | Rank | Weekly | %± LW | Theaters | Change | Avg | To Date | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11-17 | 2 | $31,293,881 | - | 1,923 | - | $16,273 | $31,293,881 | 1 |
| Jul 18-24 | 3 | $23,974,184 | -23.4% | 2,194 | +271 | $10,927 | $55,268,065 | 2 |
| Jul 25-31 | 4 | $14,124,584 | -41.1% | 2,314 | +120 | $6,103 | $69,392,649 | 3 |
| Aug 1-7 | 6 | $9,485,374 | -32.8% | 2,210 | -104 | $4,292 | $78,878,023 | 4 |
| Aug 8-14 | 7 | $6,830,524 | -28% | 2,016 | -194 | $3,388 | $85,708,547 | 5 |
| Aug 15-21 | 10 | $4,333,325 | -36.6% | 1,451 | -565 | $2,986 | $90,041,872 | 6 |
| Aug 22-28 | 11 | $2,980,380 | -31.2% | 1,272 | -179 | $2,343 | $93,022,252 | 7 |
