The Arrival of Wang (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2011, The Arrival of Wang is a thriller, mystery and science fiction film directed by Antonio Manetti, running about 80 minutes. “We know everything... except the truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chinese-language interpreter Gaia is called up out of the blue by the Italian authorities with an urgent and confidential translation assignment. She is whisked away to a secret underground location and ushered into a pitch-black room where she is asked to interpret the harsh interrogation of a mysterious presence, the eponymous Mr. Wang.
Who’s in it. The Arrival of Wang stars Ennio Fantastichini as Stefano Curti, Francesca Cuttica as Gaia, Juliet Esey Joseph as Cynthia Amounike and Li Yong as Wang (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Arrival of Wang has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Arrival of Wang page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Arrival of Wang tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Arrival of Wang (2011)?
- In GB, The Arrival of Wang is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Arrival of Wang worth watching?
- The Arrival of Wang holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Arrival of Wang?
- The Arrival of Wang stars Ennio Fantastichini, Francesca Cuttica, Juliet Esey Joseph, Li Yong and Antonello Morroni.
- When was The Arrival of Wang released?
- The Arrival of Wang was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.