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Movie Info

Release Date: November 10, 2016
Runtime: 116 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (14)
Genres:
Drama Science Fiction Mystery
Budget: $47,000,000
Revenue: $203,388,186
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Critic Scores
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94%
Tomatometer
81
81/100
Metacritic
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7.6/10
TMDB
19,116 votes
⭐
7.9/10
IMDb
858,222 votes
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Arrival

2016

"Understanding the unknown can change everything."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Story of Your Life? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: La llegada? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: Premier Contact? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Arrival - Warum sind sie hier?? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: A Chegada? All international titles (14) →

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
1 Nominations
1 Total
Oscars
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
2017 Oscars Best Director Denis Villeneuve

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Available in Romania on HBO Max

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Box Office

Budget: $47,000,000
Revenue: $203,388,186
Profit $156,388,186
ROI +332.7% (4.3x)

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Arrival is directed by Denis Villeneuve .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#female protagonist 58 #alien 53 #hopeful 51 #spacecraft 32 #based on short story 29 #military 27 #scientist 24 #wistful 20 #incredulous 12 #time 11 #heartbreak 11 #loss 10 #extraterrestrial technology 9 #alien contact 6 #time-manipulation 4

Trivia & Fun Facts about Arrival

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  • The film's alien language was developed by linguist Dr. Jessica Coon, who worked closely with the production team to create a realistic and complex communication system for the Heptapods.

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  • The cinematographer, Bradford Young, used natural lighting techniques to create a sense of realism, emphasizing the film's themes of communication and understanding.

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  • Amy Adams initially hesitated to take on the role of Louise Banks due to the emotional weight of the character, but ultimately found the story compelling and transformative.

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  • There is a continuity error in a scene where Louise's hair appears differently between shots, which can be attributed to the film's long shooting schedule and varying weather conditions.

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  • Arrival shares thematic similarities with other science fiction films directed by Denis Villeneuve, such as Blade Runner 2049, focusing on humanity's relationship with technology and the unknown.

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  • The film's score, composed by JΓ³hann JΓ³hannsson, incorporates unconventional sound elements, including the use of a prepared piano, to evoke a sense of otherworldliness that complements the narrative.

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