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Arrival

2016-11-10 · 116 min · ★ 7.6

Drama · Science Fiction · Mystery

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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Directors
Denis Villeneuve
Production companies
FilmNation Entertainment, Lava Bear Films, 21 Laps Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 47,000,000
Revenue
USD 203,388,186

Top Cast

Amy AdamsAmy AdamsLouise Banks
Jeremy RennerJeremy RennerIan Donnelly
Forest WhitakerForest WhitakerColonel Weber
Michael StuhlbargMichael StuhlbargAgent Halpern
Mark O'BrienMark O'BrienCaptain Marks
Tzi MaTzi MaGeneral Shang
Abigail PniowskyAbigail Pniowsky8-Year-Old Hannah
Julia Scarlett DanJulia Scarlett Dan12-Year-Old Hannah
Jadyn MaloneJadyn Malone6-Year-Old Hannah
Frank SchorpionFrank SchorpionDr. Kettler
Lucas Chartier-DessertLucas Chartier-DessertPrivate Lasky
Christian JadahChristian JadahPrivate Combs
Lucy Van OldenbarneveldCNAC Anchor
Andrew ShaverAndrew ShaverEnvironmental Tech
Pat KielyPat KielyEnvironmental Tech
Sonia VigneaultSonia VigneaultDr. J. Bydwell
Mark CamachoRichard Riley
Sabrina ReevesSabrina ReevesPress Secretary
Julian CaseyJulian CaseyAustralian Scientist
Tony RobinowTony RobinowBritish Scientist

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