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The Arrival

6.019961h 55mPG-13MovieScience FictionThrillerMystery

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.

DirectorDavid Twohy
WriterDavid Twohy
ProducersJim Steele·Thomas G. Smith

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Cast · Directed by David Twohy

CSCharlie Sheen
Charlie Sheen
Zane Zaminski
LCLindsay Crouse
Lindsay Crouse
Ilana Green
RSRichard Schiff
Richard Schiff
Calvin
RSRon Silver
Ron Silver
Gordian
TPTeri Polo
Teri Polo
Char
PAPhyllis Applegate
Phyllis Applegate
Mrs. Roosevelt
TJTony T. Johnson
Tony T. Johnson
Kiki
ACAlan Coates
Alan Coates
Terraformer
LRLeon Rippy
Leon Rippy
DOD #1
BHBuddy Joe Hooker
Buddy Joe Hooker
DOD #2
JM
Javier Morga
Co-Worker
DVDavid Villalpando
David Villalpando
Cabbie

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The Arrival — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Arrival?

The Arrival is streaming on Crave, Lionsgate+ and Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Arrival on Netflix?

No, The Arrival is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Crave and Lionsgate+.

Is The Arrival on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Arrival isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Crave and Lionsgate+ instead.

Where can I watch The Arrival for free?

The Arrival is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.

Is there a sequel to The Arrival?

Yes — The Arrival is followed by The Second Arrival (1998) in the Arrival Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Arrival?

The Arrival is the first film in the Arrival Collection.

Is The Arrival part of a trilogy?

No — The Arrival is part of the Arrival Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Arrival Collection?

There are 2 films in the Arrival Collection: The Arrival (1996) and The Second Arrival (1998).