Arrival (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2016, Arrival is a drama, mystery and science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve, running about 116 minutes. “Why are they here?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Arrival stars Amy Adams as Dr. Louise Banks, Jeremy Renner as Ian Donnelly, Forest Whitaker as Colonel G. T. Weber and Michael Stuhlbarg as Agent Halpern, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Arrival has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $203.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arrival page.
If you liked it. Fans of Arrival tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Arrival (2016)?
- In US, Arrival is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Arrival worth watching?
- Arrival holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Arrival?
- Arrival stars Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg and Tzi Ma.
- When was Arrival released?
- Arrival was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.