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Arrival
SF film with a runtime of 116 minutes, released in 2016. Presented in English.
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Denis Villeneuve directed this science-fiction suspense film about Earth's response to a possible alien invasion. After extraterrestrial spacecraft plant themselves at various locations around the globe, a linguist (Amy Adams) and a theoretical physicist (Jeremy Renner) must find a way to communicate with the mysterious visitors in order to learn what they want and whether they pose a threat to humanity. Forest Whitaker and Michael Stuhlbarg co-star.
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How long is Arrival?
Arrival runs for 1h 56m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under SF, drama, suspense/thriller, adaptation.
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