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The Arrival

1996·Movie·PG-13·115 min·6.0(840)

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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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
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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

Charlie Sheen

Zane Zaminski

Lindsay Crouse

Lindsay Crouse

Ilana Green

Richard Schiff

Richard Schiff

Calvin

Ron Silver

Ron Silver

Gordian

Teri Polo

Teri Polo

Char

Phyllis Applegate

Phyllis Applegate

Mrs. Roosevelt

Tony T. Johnson

Tony T. Johnson

Kiki

Alan Coates

Alan Coates

Terraformer

Leon Rippy

Leon Rippy

DOD #1

Buddy Joe Hooker

Buddy Joe Hooker

DOD #2

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Javier Morga

Co-Worker

David Villalpando

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.

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