The Arrival (1996)

The greatest danger facing our world has been the planet's best kept secret... until now.

The Arrival (1996) poster

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.

Director: David Twohy
Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Arthur Kempel
Cinematography: Hiro Narita
Editing: Martin Hunter
Production: Live Entertainment, Steelwork Films, Mediaworks
Country: Mexico, United States of America
Language: Français, English
Budget: $25M
Box Office: $14M
Original Language: en

Themes

Alien Invasion and Human Resistance, Alien Invasion and First Contact, Alien Encounter: First Contact and Mystery, Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics, Nano Technology and Hidden Perils

Keywords

greenhouse effect, global warming, alien, extraterrestrial, astronomer, conspiracy, scientist, alien invasion, foot chase, desert, climatologist, observatory, alien language, golf club, liquid nitrogen

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Arrival 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 directed The Arrival?
The Arrival was directed by David Twohy.
Who stars in The Arrival?
The Arrival stars Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Crouse, Richard Schiff, Ron Silver, Teri Polo, Phyllis Applegate.
How long is The Arrival?
The Arrival has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
What genre is The Arrival?
The Arrival is a Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror film.
What is the budget of The Arrival?
The Arrival had a budget of $25M.
How much did The Arrival gross?
The Arrival grossed $14M worldwide.
Where was The Arrival produced?
The Arrival was produced in Mexico, United States of America.
What are the themes of The Arrival?
The themes of The Arrival include: Alien Invasion and Human Resistance, Alien Invasion and First Contact, Alien Encounter: First Contact and Mystery, Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics, Nano Technology and Hidden Perils.