The Arrival 1996

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
94%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
23%
Splat

Zane Ziminski is an astrophysicist who receives a message that seems to have extraterrestrial origins. Eerily soon after his discovery, Zane is fired. He then embarks on a search to determine the origins of the transmission that leads him into a Hitchcockian labyrinth of paranoia and intrigue.

Charlie Sheen

as Zane Zaminski

Lindsay Crouse

as Ilana Green

Richard Schiff

as Calvin

Ron Silver

as Gordian

Teri Polo

as Char

Phyllis Applegate

as Mrs. Roosevelt

Tony T. Johnson

as Kiki

Alan Coates

as Terraformer

Leon Rippy

as DOD #1

Buddy Joe Hooker

as DOD #2

Director:

David Twohy

Writer:

David Twohy

Genres:

Science Fiction,Thriller,Horror

Release Date:

1996 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

115 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Arrival

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Charlie Sheen

as Zane Zaminski

Lindsay Crouse

as Ilana Green

Richard Schiff

as Calvin

Ron Silver

as Gordian

Teri Polo

as Char

Phyllis Applegate

as Mrs. Roosevelt

Tony T. Johnson

as Kiki

Alan Coates

as Terraformer

Leon Rippy

as DOD #1

Buddy Joe Hooker

as DOD #2

Javier Morga

as Co-Worker

David Villalpando

as Cabbie

Mónica Dionne

as Reporter #1

Alejandro Usigli

as Reporter #2

Jacqueline Voltaire

as Reporter #3

Luisa Huertas

as Security Woman

Roger Cudney

as JPL Official

Shane

as JPL Guard #1

Dave Galasso

as JPL Guard #2

Georg Lillitsch

as Computer Tech

Catalina Botello

as N.C.A.R. Woman

David Sherrill

as Lance (uncredited)

Ángel de la Peña

as Skeleton Man

Ellen Bradley

as Screaming Woman

Jorge Becerril

as Planecorp Guard

Jorge Zepeda

as Detective

Ree Johnson

as Maintenance Man

Andrea Sisniega

as Weather Woman

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