

The Arrival
“The greatest danger facing our world has been the planet's best kept secret... until now.”
Zane Ziminski is an astrophysicist who receives a message that seems to have extraterrestrial origins. Eerily soon after his discovery, Zane is fired. He then embarks on a search to determine the origins of the transmission that leads him into a Hitchcockian labyrinth of paranoia and intrigue.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave, YouTube | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Hoopla, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Joyn, Rakuten TV, Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store |
| France | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Rakuten TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Rakuten TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Arrival
The Arrival is a 1996 English-language science fiction, thriller and horror film directed by David Twohy. The cast is led by Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Crouse, Richard Schiff. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.
The Arrival was produced by Live Entertainment, Steelwork Films, and Mediaworks and made in Mexico and United States of America. It was released on May 31, 1996, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $14 million worldwide.
- Director
- David Twohy
- Writers
- David Twohy
- Release date
- May 31, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Mexico, United States of America
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $14 million
- Production
- Live Entertainment, Steelwork Films, Mediaworks
The Arrival cast & crew
The Arrival was directed by David Twohy and written by David Twohy.
The cast features Charlie Sheen as Zane Zaminski, Lindsay Crouse as Ilana Green, Richard Schiff as Calvin, Ron Silver as Gordian, Teri Polo as Char, and Phyllis Applegate as Mrs. Roosevelt.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Arthur Kempel, cinematography is by Hiro Narita, and it was produced by Thomas G. Smith and Jim Steele.
Is The Arrival worth watching?
The Arrival holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 840 ratings, a solidly received science fiction films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy science fiction, thriller, and horror, The Arrival is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Arrival

Charlie Sheen
Zane Zaminski

Lindsay Crouse
Ilana Green

Richard Schiff
Calvin

Ron Silver
Gordian

Teri Polo
Char

Phyllis Applegate
Mrs. Roosevelt

Tony T. Johnson
Kiki

Alan Coates
Terraformer

Leon Rippy
DOD #1

Buddy Joe Hooker
DOD #2
Javier Morga
Co-Worker

David Villalpando
Cabbie
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The Arrival — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Arrival in United States?
The Arrival is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Arrival on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Arrival is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Arrival in?
The Arrival is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Arrival?
The Arrival runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is The Arrival rated?
The Arrival is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 840 ratings.












