The Arrival movie poster

The Arrival

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

May 31, 1996 1h 55m 6.0/10 (800 votes)

Originally released in 1996. The Arrival is a science fiction/thriller film. directed by David Twohy.

Starring Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Crouse, and Richard Schiff

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 31, 1996 29 years ago
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Runtime 1h 55m 115 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Mixed (800 votes)
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Budget $25M Production budget
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Box Office $14.1M 0.6x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Mexico + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$25,000,000
Revenue
$14,063,331

Production Companies

  • Live Entertainment
  • Steelwork Films
  • Mediaworks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Arrival about?

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 o...

Who directed The Arrival?

The Arrival was directed by David Twohy.

How long is The Arrival?

The Arrival has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).

When was The Arrival released?

The Arrival was released on May 31, 1996 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Arrival?

The main cast of The Arrival includes Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Crouse, Richard Schiff, Ron Silver, Teri Polo.

Is The Arrival worth watching?

The Arrival has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 800 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.