Arrival

Where to Watch Arrival (2016) (Legally)

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Nov 10, 2016 US 116 min M
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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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Main cast

Amy Adams
as Louise Banks
Jeremy Renner
as Ian Donnelly
Forest Whitaker
as Colonel Weber
Michael Stuhlbarg
as Agent Halpern
Mark O'Brien
as Captain Marks
Tzi Ma
as General Shang
Abigail Pniowsky
as 8-Year-Old Hannah
Julia Scarlett Dan
as 12-Year-Old Hannah
Jadyn Malone
as 6-Year-Old Hannah
Frank Schorpion
as Dr. Kettler