The Arrival
1996, English. Directed by David Twohy.
The greatest danger facing our world has been the planet's best kept secret... until now.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 894 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Arrival is streaming on Lionsgate+ and Movie Sphere+ in India.
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Details
- Released
- 31 May 1996
- Country
- Mexico, United States of America
- Written by
- David Twohy
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $14M
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The Arrival: quick answers
Is The Arrival worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 894 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Arrival?
The Arrival runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does The Arrival have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Arrival. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Arrival parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Arrival is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Arrival on?
The Arrival is streaming on Lionsgate+ and Movie Sphere+ in India. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Arrival?
If you liked The Arrival, try Communion, Fire in the Sky, Signs.
Who directed The Arrival?
The Arrival (1996) was directed by David Twohy and stars Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Crouse, Richard Schiff.