The Arrival
The greatest danger facing our world has been the planet's best kept secret... until now.
1996 • 115 min • Science Fiction · Thriller · Mystery
Synopsis
Zane Ziminski is an astrophysicist who receives a message that seems to have extraterrestrial origins. Eerily soon after his discovery, Zane is fired. He then embarks on a search to determine the origins of the transmission that leads him into a Hitchcockian labyrinth of paranoia and intrigue.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 60 Audience · 869 · 100%
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.
- Violence & peril
- 4/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 5/10
Heads up
- Some intense chase scenes and confrontations
- Moments of suspense and paranoia
- Brief nudity in a non-sexual context
What it models well
- Persistence in seeking truth
- Environmental awareness
- Standing up to injustice
Talk about it after
- The importance of questioning authority
- What makes a good scientific discovery
- Our responsibility to the environment
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Top billed cast
Director: David Twohy • Crew: David Twohy
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The Arrival (1996) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.0/10 (869)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Box office
- $14,063,331
- Franchise
- The Arrival Collection
- IMDb
- tt0115571
