The Arrivals (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2010, The Arrivals is a drama and romance film directed by Claudine Bories, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Caroline is young, impulsive, quick-tempered. Colette, a little older, is compassionate and disorganized. Families that ha've come from Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Eritrea, and elsewhere face both women when seeking exile in France. Each day more people arrive, with or without passports, with or without luggage, by the planeload or in tarpaulin covered trucks... How do we cope with this overflowing tide of distress and need ? The film recounts this face to face encounter, at times tense and explosive, moving and amusing, where everyone defends their position.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Arrivals sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Tenk. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Arrivals page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Arrivals tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Arrivals (2010)?
- In CA, The Arrivals is available to rent or buy from Tenk. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Arrivals worth watching?
- The Arrivals holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was The Arrivals released?
- The Arrivals was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.