Arrival (2016)
📌 Available on Prime Video and Netflix and Paramount+🛡️ Older teens 13+
📖 Story
When extraterrestrial vessels descend across the globe, a brilliant linguist becomes humanity's last hope for communication. Arrival strips away the spectacle of alien contact to explore something far more intimate: how understanding another mind can shatter and remake your own. In deciphering an otherworldly language, she uncovers a profound truth about time, love, and sacrifice that redefines what it means to be human.
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Supernatural mystery
88
Excellent match
EnergyTense with bursts of wonder
ToneMysterious and emotional
ExperienceAdventure, mystery, and emotional pull
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect mystery, friendship, and supernatural pressure to grow together, with emotion carrying as much weight as the scares.
Questions keep it movingBuilds tension through reveal
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Older teens
📌 MPAA
Family supervision is recommended for younger viewers.
Runtime
116 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorDenis Villeneuve
WritingEric Heisserer
CastAmy AdamsJeremy RennerForest WhitakerMichael StuhlbargMark O'Brien
ProductionGlen BasnerMilan PopelkaDan LevineEric Heisserer
MusicLuc BoudriasSylvain BellemareClaude La Haye
CinematographyBradford YoungJan ThijsFrédéric Chamberland
Where to watch Arrival
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✨Availability Snapshot24 offers
Arrival is currently listed across official watch options including Prime Video, Netflix, Paramount+ and Apple TV.
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
An editorial snapshot using the title’s recorded currency: budget, revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple without forcing USD conversion.
🚀Blockbuster4.33x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue strongly outpaced the production cost
The release multiplied its reported budget into a standout box office result.
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Blockbuster result
💹 Return multiple: 4.33x📈 ROI: +333%🧾 Blockbuster
💰Budget
$47M47 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$203.4M203.4 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
🚀Commercial gap
+$156.4M+156.4 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
🚀Return multiple
4.33x4.33x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Financial map
Relative scale inside this section
Budget: $47M • Revenue: $203.4M • Commercial gap: +$156.4M ROI +333%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Multiplied its budget strongly.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
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Cast & crew
Amy Adams
Louise Banks
Jeremy Renner
Ian Donnelly
Forest Whitaker
Colonel Weber
Michael Stuhlbarg
Agent Halpern
Mark O'Brien
Captain Marks
Tzi Ma
General Shang
Abigail Pniowsky
8-Year-Old Hannah
Julia Scarlett Dan
12-Year-Old Hannah
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Jadyn Malone
6-Year-Old Hannah
Frank Schorpion
Dr. Kettler
Lucas Chartier-Dessert
Private Lasky
Christian Jadah
Private Combs
Lucy Van Oldenbarneveld
CNAC Anchor
Andrew Shaver
Environmental Tech
Director: Denis Villeneuve
❓ FAQ
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1Where can I watch the movie Arrival?
The film is available on major streaming platforms: Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, and Paramount+. You can choose whichever platform you have access to and start watching immediately.
2Is Arrival suitable for families and children?
The film falls under drama and intellectual science fiction categories and is not recommended for young children. It's best enjoyed by teenagers and adults who appreciate serious and mysterious sci-fi films.
3What is the detailed story of Arrival?
The story follows mysterious alien spacecraft landing in major cities around the world, causing global alarm and confusion. A specialized linguist attempts to decipher the aliens' language to communicate with them and prevent a world war from erupting.
4Who directed Arrival and who are the main cast members?
The film is directed by Denis Villeneuve, starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner alongside Forest Whitaker. It also features Michael Stuhlbarg and Mark O'Brien in important roles.
5What is the runtime of Arrival and when was it released?
The film runs for 116 minutes (approximately 1 hour and 56 minutes) and was released in 2016. It's a meticulously crafted production that reflects high artistic attention to detail.
6What genre is Arrival? Is it romance, action, or intellectual?
The film is a drama, science fiction, and mystery film, not a traditional action or romance movie. It's a deep intellectual work that focuses on philosophical, linguistic, and human aspects.
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