Character Relationships in Contact
Ellie Arroway (played by Jodie Foster) is a protagonist in Contact.
Palmer Joss (played by Matthew McConaughey) is a protagonist in Contact.
Michael Kitz (played by James Woods) appears in Contact.
David Drumlin (played by Tom Skerritt) appears in Contact.
Rachel Constantine (played by Angela Bassett) appears in Contact.
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Character Relationship Map: Contact
Contact (1997) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Ellie Arroway
(played by Jodie Foster) — protagonist
Palmer Joss
(played by Matthew McConaughey) — protagonist
Michael Kitz
(played by James Woods) — supporting
David Drumlin
(played by Tom Skerritt) — supporting
Rachel Constantine
(played by Angela Bassett) — supporting
Key Relationships
David Drumlin → Rachel Constantine
(Professional Government Officials)
Michael Kitz → Rachel Constantine
(Alliance Government Partners)
David Drumlin → Palmer Joss
(Professional Selection Panel)
Palmer Joss → Michael Kitz
(Conflict Ideological Rival)
David Drumlin → Michael Kitz
(Alliance Security Coalition)
Ellie Arroway → Rachel Constantine
(Professional Government Liaison)
Ellie Arroway → Michael Kitz
(Conflict Government Antagonist)
Ellie Arroway → David Drumlin
(Conflict Political Opponent)
Ellie Arroway → Palmer Joss
(Romantic Ex-Lover)
Story Analysis
A scientist's quest for extraterrestrial life leads to a transformative journey that challenges the boundaries between faith and science.
Plot Progression
The Vega Signal
Political Turmoil & Selection
The Wormhole Voyage
Testimony & Resolution
Directed by Robert Zemeckis
Contact (1997) · 7.4/10 · drama, mystery, science-fiction
