Arrival vs The Room
Arrival has the higher audience score (7.6/10 against 6.4/10 for The Room). The Room is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 1h 56m. Arrival is the older of the two (2016 against 2019). Both are drama, mystery, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Arrival
The Room| Arrival | The Room | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.6/10 | ★ 6.4/10 |
| Year | 2016 | 2019 |
| Length | 1h 56m | 1h 40m |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction | Drama, Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Denis Villeneuve | Christian Volckman |
| Main cast | Jeremy Renner, Michael Stuhlbarg, Amy Adams, Forest Whitaker, Frank Schorpion | Olga Kurylenko, Francis Chapman, Kevin Janssens, Carole Weyers, Joshua Wilson |
Synopsis
Arrival
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.
The Room
Kate and Matt discover that a part of their house can grant wishes. In the wake of two miscarriages, what they want most is a child.
Where to watch
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