Film · 2016 · PG-13 · 1h 56m · Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery
Arrival
Denis Villeneuve
Why are they here?
Seen · Nov 24, 2025
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Synopsis
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.
Reception
- Critics
- 94%
- Audience
- 83%
Critics praised Denis Villeneuve's science fiction for pairing big ideas about language and communication with real emotion. The non-linear structure was seen as central to the story rather than a trick. Amy Adams's grounded performance anchored it; the cerebral pace was the only common caveat.
Sources: Rotten Tomatoes
Box office
- Budget
- $47M
- Domestic
- $101M
- Worldwide
- $214M
Source: Box Office Mojo, as of Sep 30
Cast
Amy AdamsLouise Banks
Tzi MaGeneral Shang
Abigail Pniowsky8-Year-Old Hannah
Crew
Eric HeissererWriter
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