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Where to watch “Arrival” (2016) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.
What to expect (spoiler-free)
Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (2016).
Genre-wise, it leans into Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery, with a runtime around 116 minutes.
Top billed names include Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg.
For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.
Topics & keywords
spacecraft, extraterrestrial technology, loss, time, alien, language, female protagonist, scientist, heartbreak, based on short story, alien contact, military
Official trailer
Watch the official trailer on YouTube
Plot
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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