The Arrival (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1996, The Arrival is a thriller and science fiction film directed by David Twohy, running about 115 minutes. “The greatest danger facing our world has been the planet's best kept secret... until now.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Zane Ziminski is an astrophysicist who receives a message that seems to have extraterrestrial origins. Eerily soon after his discovery, Zane is fired. He then embarks on a search to determine the origins of the transmission that leads him into a Hitchcockian labyrinth of paranoia and intrigue.
Who’s in it. The Arrival stars Charlie Sheen as Zane Zaminski, Lindsay Crouse as Ilana Green, Richard Schiff as Calvin and Ron Silver as Phil Gordian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Arrival has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. 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 Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Arrival (1996)?
- In US, The Arrival is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Arrival worth watching?
- The Arrival holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Arrival?
- The Arrival stars Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Crouse, Richard Schiff, Ron Silver and Teri Polo.
- When was The Arrival released?
- The Arrival was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.