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Arrival

PG-1320161h 56mDenis Villeneuve
IMDb 7.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 81

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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 FictionMystery
SpacecraftExtraterrestrial TechnologyLossTimeAlienLanguageFemale ProtagonistScientistHeartbreakBased On Short Story

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Frequently asked questions

What is Arrival (2016) 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 2016. It is rated PG-13.

Is Arrival worth watching?

Arrival holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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