The Arrival (1996)
Movie 1h 55m ★ 6.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, scare me, blow my mind
Dating from 1996, The Arrival sits in the horror, science fiction and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by David Twohy. The cast includes Richard Schiff, Teri Polo and Leon Rippy. The running time is 1h 55m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.0 out of 10.
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.
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Cast & crew
- David TwohyDirector
- Richard Schiffas Calvin
- Teri Poloas Char
- Leon Rippyas DOD #1
- Phyllis Applegateas Mrs. Roosevelt
- Charlie Sheenas Zane Zaminski
- Ron Silveras Gordian
- Lindsay Crouseas Ilana Green
- Tony T. Johnsonas Kiki
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Questions about The Arrival
- What genre is The Arrival?
- The Arrival is categorised as Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Arrival?
- Richard Schiff, Teri Polo, Leon Rippy, Phyllis Applegate, Charlie Sheen appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Arrival?
- David Twohy directed The Arrival.
- How long is The Arrival?
- The Arrival runs for 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- Is The Arrival worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Arrival?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
