The Arrival

The greatest danger facing our world has been the planet's best kept secret... until now.

19961h 55m6.0(881 votes)

Science FictionThrillerMystery

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.

The Arrival (1996) is a science fiction, thriller, and mystery film directed by David Twohy. It stars Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Crouse, and Richard Schiff. The film runs for 1 hour 55 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.0 out of 10 from 881 votes.

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Director

David Twohy

Cast

Charlie Sheen

Zane Zaminski

Lindsay Crouse

Ilana Green

Richard Schiff

Calvin

Ron Silver

Gordian

Teri Polo

Char

Phyllis Applegate

Mrs. Roosevelt

Tony T. Johnson

Kiki

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Who stars in The Arrival?

The Arrival stars Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Crouse, Richard Schiff, and Ron Silver, and was directed by David Twohy.

How long is The Arrival?

The Arrival has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes.

When did The Arrival come out?

The Arrival was released in 1996.

What genre is The Arrival?

The Arrival is a science fiction, thriller, and mystery film.

Is The Arrival worth watching?

The Arrival holds an average audience score of 6.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.