Question 1

What age is The Arrival appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates The Arrival (1996) best from about age 13. An astronomer discovers an extraterrestrial signal, leading him into a conspiracy where he must evade mysterious forces. He uncovers a plot tied to environmental concerns, forcing him to fight for his life and expose the truth.

Question 2

What is The Arrival rated?

Accepted Answer

The Arrival (1996) is rated PG-13. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in The Arrival?

Accepted Answer

Some intense chase scenes and confrontations; Moments of suspense and paranoia; Brief nudity in a non-sexual context. Violence is moderate, language is mild, scary moments are moderate, romance or sensuality is mild, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in The Arrival?

Accepted Answer

Persistence in seeking truth; Environmental awareness; Standing up to injustice.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching The Arrival?

Accepted Answer

The importance of questioning authority; What makes a good scientific discovery; Our responsibility to the environment.

Question 6

Where can I watch The Arrival?

Accepted Answer

The Arrival (1996) is available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

The Arrival

The Arrival

What's in it

Heads up

Models well

Talk about it after

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