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Arrival (2016)

Arrival
Arrival
PG-13
Sci-Fi
Documentary
Drama
Mystery
Thriller

Release Date
November 10, 2016
Director
Denis Villeneuve
Runtime
116
Main Genre
Sci-Fi
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Writers
Eric Heisserer , Ted Chiang
Tagline
Why are they here?

Summary

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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