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7.9
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8.4

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caroline481
jackson
Jackson Holiday Wheeler
rated 10

Such an amazing film! Gripping and with a powerful message. It’s not the fastest paced movie, but it keeps you engaged all throughout. Highly recommended!

6 years ago
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tomasbackman
Tomas Bäckman

Different and very interesting and complex about meeting and trying to communicating with strange beings.

3 years ago
5h4pkn5hny
5h4pkn5hny
rated 10

Best piece I have seen in this category. So beautiful. And actually gives hope 💕

2 years ago
dan195
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Cast & Crew

Forest Whitaker
As Colonel Weber
Mark Camacho
As Richard Riley
Jeremy Renner
As Ian Donnelly
Russell Yuen
As Chinese Scientist
Larry Day
As CIA Officer Dan Ryder
Amy Adams
As Louise Banks
Frank Schorpion
As Dr. Kettler

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In a world thrown into chaos by the sudden arrival of massive alien spacecraft, a linguist is called upon to bridge the gap between humanity and these enigmatic visitors. As global tensions rise and nations prepare for conflict, she embarks on a perilous mission to understand their language and intentions. With time running out, her quest for communication becomes intertwined with profound personal revelations that challenge her very perception of existence. As she navigates mounting pressure from authorities and escalating fears from the public, every decision carries heavy stakes—not just for humanity's fate but also for her own heart. The film explores themes of connection, understanding, and the complexity of human experience in the face of extraordinary circumstances. It invites viewers to ponder what it truly means to communicate across barriers both foreign and familiar.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Arrival include Coherence, The Invisible Man, Synchronic, A Promise of Time Travel, Transcendence, The Room.

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Arrival was released in theaters on November 11, 2016.