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Arrival

PG-131h 56m2014Denis Villeneuve
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"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.

DramaScience FictionMysteryShortSci-Fi
SpacecraftExtraterrestrial TechnologyLossTimeAlienLanguageFemale ProtagonistScientistHeartbreakBased On Short Story

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What is Arrival (2014) about?

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.

Who stars in Arrival?

Arrival stars Amy Adams (Louise Banks), Jeremy Renner (Ian Donnelly), Forest Whitaker (Colonel Weber), Michael Stuhlbarg (Agent Halpern), Mark O'Brien (Captain Marks). The film was directed by Denis Villeneuve.

How long is Arrival?

Arrival has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2014. It is rated PG-13.

Where can I watch Arrival?

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