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The Arrival

“The greatest danger facing our world has been the planet's best kept secret... until now.”

6.019961h 55mScience FictionThrillerMystery
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The Arrival at a glance

The Arrival is a 1996 science fiction and thriller film, running 1h 55m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Rakuten TV, Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

12 age rating1h 55mScience FictionThriller

Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1996-05-31
Runtime
1h 55m
Genres
Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery
Director
David Twohy
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.0 / 10 · 894 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

Zane Ziminski is an astrophysicist who receives a message that seems to have extraterrestrial origins. Eerily soon after his discovery, Zane is fired. He then embarks on a search to determine the origins of the transmission that leads him into a Hitchcockian labyrinth of paranoia and intrigue.

Cast

14 names
Charlie SheenZane Zaminski
Lindsay CrouseIlana Green
Richard SchiffCalvin
Ron SilverGordian
Teri PoloChar
Phyllis ApplegateMrs. Roosevelt
Tony T. JohnsonKiki
Alan CoatesTerraformer
Leon RippyDOD #1
Buddy Joe HookerDOD #2
Javier MorgaCo-Worker
David VillalpandoCabbie
María Luisa CoronelMaid
Mónica DionneReporter #1

Questions about The Arrival

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Where can I watch The Arrival in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Arrival is listed on Rakuten TV, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Arrival suitable for children?

The Arrival is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is The Arrival about?

Zane Ziminski is an astrophysicist who receives a message that seems to have extraterrestrial origins. Eerily soon after his discovery, Zane is fired. He then embarks on a search to determine the origins of the transmission that leads him into a Hitchcockian labyrinth of paranoia and intrigue.

How long is The Arrival?

The Arrival runs for 1h 55m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The Arrival trailer?

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