The Contact (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1997, The Contact is a drama and romance film directed by Chang Youn-hyun, running about 105 minutes. “Loving someone without the encounter!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The male radio presenter Dong-hyun and the female TV home shopping phone operator Soo-hyun are both lonely. While Dong-hyun is focused on getting back to his ex-girl-friend Young-hae who has sent him a special LP, Soo-hyun is crazy for her friend's boy-friend. Via Internet and music Soo-hyun and Dong-hyun get together in a special way.
Who’s in it. The Contact stars Jeon Do-yeon as Soo-hyun Lee, Han Suk-kyu as Dong-hyun, Kim Tae-woo as Ki-chul and Chu Sang-mi as Eun-hui, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Contact has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Contact page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Contact tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Contact (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Contact change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Contact worth watching?
- The Contact holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Contact?
- The Contact stars Jeon Do-yeon, Han Suk-kyu, Kim Tae-woo, Chu Sang-mi and Park Yong-su.
- When was The Contact released?
- The Contact was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.