

Arrival
“Why are they here?”
Taking place after alien crafts land around the world, an expert linguist is recruited by the military to determine whether they come in peace or are a threat.
Where to watch Arrival in United States
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Where is Arrival streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Lionsgate Play, Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel, Lionsgate Play Amazon Channel | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, FlixFling |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Filmtastic Amazon Channel, Galactic Stream Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, M6+ | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Arrival
Arrival is a 2016 English-language drama, science fiction and mystery film directed by Denis Villeneuve. The cast is led by Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 19400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
Arrival was produced by FilmNation Entertainment, Lava Bear Films, and 21 Laps Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on November 10, 2016, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $47 million, it went on to gross $203 million worldwide.
- Director
- Denis Villeneuve
- Writers
- Eric Heisserer
- Release date
- November 10, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $47 million
- Box office
- $203 million
- Production
- FilmNation Entertainment, Lava Bear Films, 21 Laps Entertainment
Arrival cast & crew
Arrival was directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Eric Heisserer.
The cast features Amy Adams as Louise Banks, Jeremy Renner as Ian Donnelly, Forest Whitaker as Colonel Weber, Michael Stuhlbarg as Agent Halpern, Mark O'Brien as Captain Marks, and Tzi Ma as General Shang.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jóhann Jóhannsson, cinematography is by Bradford Young, and it was produced by Glen Basner and Milan Popelka.
Is Arrival worth watching?
Arrival holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 19,446 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, science fiction, and mystery, Arrival is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Arrival
In United States, you can stream Arrival on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Arrival

Amy Adams
Louise Banks

Jeremy Renner
Ian Donnelly

Forest Whitaker
Colonel Weber

Michael Stuhlbarg
Agent Halpern

Mark O'Brien
Captain Marks

Tzi Ma
General Shang

Abigail Pniowsky
8-Year-Old Hannah

Julia Scarlett Dan
12-Year-Old Hannah

Jadyn Malone
6-Year-Old Hannah

Frank Schorpion
Dr. Kettler

Lucas Chartier-Dessert
Private Lasky

Christian Jadah
Private Combs
Arrival — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Arrival in United States?
Arrival is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Arrival on Paramount Plus Premium?
Yes — Arrival is currently available on Paramount Plus Premium in United States.
▸What language is Arrival in?
Arrival is originally in English, with audio tracks including Mandarin, English, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Arrival?
Arrival runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is Arrival rated?
Arrival is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 19,446 ratings.











