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7.6/10 2016 1h 56m Released

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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Top Cast

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
Lucy Van Oldenbarneveld
Lucy Van Oldenbarneveld
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Andrew Shaver
Andrew Shaver
Environmental Tech
Pat Kiely
Pat Kiely
Environmental Tech
Sonia Vigneault
Sonia Vigneault
Dr. J. Bydwell

Reviews

Smashing UK Productions

Prior to approaching this film, a word of warning that it is what many like to call a "thinking person's sci-fi". If you're going to watch this, I beg that you dedicate your utmost attention to it, as it is truly one rewarding experiences, one of the smartest, most well-constructed science fiction marvels of recent years. 'Arrival' is Villeneuve's magnum opus. Firstly, to put your mind at ease, I won't be…

Gimly 7/10

Denis Villenueve offers a great film, but one that is exactly what the trailer put forth, this is not a Sci-Fi War film waiting to happen, or a modern-day horror. It's a character-driven piece about politics, life, humanity and communication. _Final rating:★★★½ - I strongly recommend you make the time._

Reno 7/10

**It was a perfect contact, but troubled at the communication.** The film was decent. Nowadays there are lots of altered versions coming that you won't easily say those are the remakes or reboots or spin- offs or whatever they call them in these days. Like 'Premotheus' to 'Alien', this film can remind you a few titles from the past, but 'Contact' is what the majority of us believes it got inspired. The eight…

tmdb47633491 8/10

"I have a brilliant idea for a movie so what we do is we watch scientists step-by-step learn to communicate with an alien species" "That's awesome but we need an emotional component or audiences will be bored" "Okay the main scientist's daughter is dead and we show clips of that every couple minutes" "Greenlight"

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FAQ about Arrival

What is Arrival 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.
When was Arrival released?
Arrival was released in 2016.
What genres does Arrival belong to?
Arrival is categorised as Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery.
Who stars in Arrival?
The cast of Arrival includes Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg, Mark O'Brien.