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Arrival
PG-13DramaScience FictionMystery3.8
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.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.
November 10, 2016 · Directed by Denis Villeneuve
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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.
Runtime1h 56m
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Amy Adams
Louise Banks
Jeremy Renner
Ian Donnelly
Forest Whitaker
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Mark O'Brien
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Tzi Ma
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Julia Scarlett Dan
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