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Arrival

Arrival

2016 · 116 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.6 (20,055 votes)
Dir. Denis Villeneuve · Starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg, Mark O'Brien, Tzi Ma · Music Jóhann Jóhannsson

“Why are they here?”

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Taking place after alien crafts land around the world, an expert linguist is recruited by the military to determine whether they come in peace or are a threat.

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A profound, emotionally resonant journey that unfolds with quiet grandeur. It's a melancholic yet hopeful exploration of communication, time, and human connection, leaving you with a lingering sense of wonder and introspection long after the credits roll.

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