The Arrival (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1980, The Arrival is an adventure, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Ruth Norman, running about 54 minutes.
What it’s about. Primitive human Zan learns of his past and future lives when he discovers a spaceship.
Who’s in it. The Arrival stars Ruth Norman as Archangel Uriel, Dan Smith as Zan, Dave Osborne as Brother of Light and Jeff Swanson as Light Being, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Arrival has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Arrival page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Arrival tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Arrival (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Arrival change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Arrival worth watching?
- The Arrival holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, fantasy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Arrival?
- The Arrival stars Ruth Norman, Dan Smith, Dave Osborne, Jeff Swanson and David Reynolds.
- When was The Arrival released?
- The Arrival was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.