Arrival

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐ŸŸก 45/100
Total warning time: 2m 10s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸข 0/100 (0s)
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸข 0/100 (0s)
Violence: ๐ŸŸก 50/100 (2m 10s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [00:45:30 - 00:46:00] A character experiences a tense and frightening encounter with the aliens, leading to a brief moment of panic.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [01:15:20 - 01:16:30] Military personnel threaten to use force against the aliens, creating a tense and potentially violent situation.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [01:30:45 - 01:31:15] A character has a distressing vision of a future event involving war and destruction.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸข 20/100 (0s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 10/100 [00:30:10] Mild language such as 'damn' is used.
  • ๐ŸŸข 10/100 [01:05:25] A character says 'hell' in a non-offensive context.
Arrival

Details for Arrival (2016)

Year: 2016
Certificate: UA
Arrival Runtime: 116 min
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
IMDB: 7.9
Meta Score: 81
Votes: 594181
Gross: 100,546,139
Director: Denis Villeneuve
Cast Stars: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg

Overview of Arrival:

A linguist works with the military to communicate with alien lifeforms after twelve mysterious spacecrafts appear around the world.

Arrival FAQ

Q: What is the main premise of the movie Arrival (2016)?
A: Arrival follows linguist Louise Banks (Amy Adams) as she is recruited by the U.S. military to communicate with extraterrestrial beings that have arrived on Earth in mysterious spacecraft. The film explores themes of language, time, and human connection as Louise attempts to decipher the aliens' complex language and understand their purpose.
Q: Who are the main actors in Arrival (2016)?
A: The main actors in Arrival include Amy Adams as linguist Louise Banks, Jeremy Renner as physicist Ian Donnelly, Forest Whitaker as Colonel Weber, and Michael Stuhlbarg as CIA Agent Halpern.
Q: What is the significance of the aliens' language in Arrival?
A: The aliens' language in Arrival is a non-linear, circular form of communication that alters the perception of time for those who learn it. As Louise deciphers the language, she begins to experience time in a non-linear way, which plays a crucial role in the film's plot and themes.
Q: Is Arrival (2016) based on a book?
A: Yes, Arrival is based on the 1998 science fiction novella 'Story of Your Life' by Ted Chiang. The film adapts and expands upon the novella's themes of language, time, and human-alien communication.
Q: What awards did Arrival (2016) win or get nominated for?
A: Arrival received critical acclaim and was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Denis Villeneuve. It won the Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. The film also won a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.