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Arrival 2016

Arrival 2016

Movie · 2h 56m

13+ Ages 12-14
Editor
Excellent
PG-13

Director: Denis Villeneuve

Cast: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg, Mark O'Brien, Tzi Ma, Abigail Pniowsky, Julia Scarlett Dan, Jadyn Malone, Frank Schorpion, Lucas Chartier-Dessert, Christian Jadah, Lucy Van Oldenbarneveld, Andrew Shaver, Pat Kiely

Drama Mystery Science Fiction

What's the Story?

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.

Content Ratings

What's in the title & why it matters

Language Moderate
3/5
Drinking, Drugs & Smoking Mild
2/5
Violence & Scariness Moderate
3/5
Sex, Romance & Nudity Moderate
3/5
Diverse Representations Mild
2/5
Flow & Focus Mild
2/5
Positive Role Models Mild
2/5
Products & Purchases Mild
1/5

Where to Watch

Paramount+ Paramount+

Photos & Videos

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