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Arrival

2016·Movie·PG-13·116 min·7.6(19,446)

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.

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Where to watch Arrival in United States

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United StatesParamount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, KanopyAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaLionsgate Play, Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel, Lionsgate Play Amazon ChannelGoogle Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video
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CanadaNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, CosmoGo, FlixFling
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GermanyFilmtastic Amazon Channel, Galactic Stream Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TV, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, M6+Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsMovistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilHBO Max, HBO Max Amazon ChannelClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanAmazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon 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
#spacecraft#extraterrestrial technology#loss#time#alien#language#female protagonist#scientist#heartbreak#based on short story#alien contact#military#alien language#linguist

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

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Cast of Arrival

Amy Adams

Amy Adams

Louise Banks

Jeremy Renner

Jeremy Renner

Ian Donnelly

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Colonel Weber

Michael Stuhlbarg

Michael Stuhlbarg

Agent Halpern

Mark O'Brien

Mark O'Brien

Captain Marks

Tzi Ma

Tzi Ma

General Shang

Abigail Pniowsky

Abigail Pniowsky

8-Year-Old Hannah

Julia Scarlett Dan

Julia Scarlett Dan

12-Year-Old Hannah

Jadyn Malone

Jadyn Malone

6-Year-Old Hannah

Frank Schorpion

Frank Schorpion

Dr. Kettler

Lucas Chartier-Dessert

Lucas Chartier-Dessert

Private Lasky

Christian Jadah

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.

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