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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

Charlie Sheen
Charlie Sheen
Zane Zaminski
Lindsay Crouse
Lindsay Crouse
Ilana Green
Richard Schiff
Richard Schiff
Calvin
Ron Silver
Ron Silver
Gordian
Teri Polo
Teri Polo
Char
Phyllis Applegate
Phyllis Applegate
Mrs. Roosevelt
Tony T. Johnson
Tony T. Johnson
Kiki
Alan Coates
Alan Coates
Terraformer
Leon Rippy
Leon Rippy
DOD #1
Buddy Joe Hooker
Buddy Joe Hooker
DOD #2
Javier Morga
Javier Morga
Co-Worker
David Villalpando
David Villalpando
Cabbie

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The Arrival — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Arrival?

The Arrival is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and MovieSphere+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Arrival on Netflix?

No, The Arrival is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Philo.

Is The Arrival on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Arrival is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch The Arrival for free?

The Arrival is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fawesome in United States.

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).