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TMDB19961h 55mScience Fiction / Thriller / Mystery

The Arrival

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

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.

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Based on 887 votes

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The Arrival at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 55m

At 1h 55m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Science Fiction · Thriller · Mystery

TMDB files it under science fiction, thriller, and mystery.

US availability

4 subscriptions · 10 free · 4 to rent · 4 to buy

Included with 4 subscription services: fuboTV, Philo, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and 1 more. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla, Fawesome, Philo, and 7 more. Listed to rent from 4 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 887 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Arrival tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 55m.
  • It is included with fuboTV, Philo, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and 1 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 887 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Arrival

Is The Arrival scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Arrival for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, thriller, and mystery film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch The Arrival in the US?
The Arrival streams on fuboTV, Philo, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and 1 more, is free on Hoopla, Fawesome, Philo, and 7 more, and can be rented from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Arrival?
The Arrival runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
Is The Arrival suitable for kids?
The Arrival is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

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