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Arrival

MovieReleased Nov 2016116 min$47M budget
Drama#95Mystery#35
Movie Rank
May 20, 2026
#265
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Buzz Score
May 20, 2026
3.3
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Arrival

Arrival is a 2016 American science fiction drama film directed by Denis Villeneuve. The story follows Louise Banks, a linguist enlisted by the United States Army to communicate with extraterrestrials who have arrived on Earth. As tensions rise, Louise must unravel the mystery of their purpose. Starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Forest Whitaker, Arrival explores the intricacies of language and the consequences of miscommunication. The film was highly acclaimed for its thought-provoking narrative, exceptional performances, and Villeneuve's skillful direction.

Released
2016
Runtime
116 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$47M
Box Office
$203M
Status
Released
Streaming
Paramount Plus PremiumParamount+ Amazon Channel
Rankings
#265All Movies#95Drama#73Science Fiction
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Daily update · May 20, 2026

Arrival ranks #265 most popular movie with a Buzz Score of 3.3. It peaked at #940 of all time (Sep 2 - Oct 1, 2023). It ranks #294 over the past 365 days.

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Ranks on May 20, 2026

Overall and genre
#265
Movies
#95
Drama
#73
Science Fiction
#35
Mystery

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Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
10.0
#940Overall rank
Sep 2 - Oct 1, 2023
1-Year Buzz Score
3.4
#294Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Most popular Arrival cast members by current Buzz Score on May 20, 2026
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#1
Amy Adams
as Louise Banks
4.0
#2
Jeremy Renner
as Ian Donnelly
2.2
#3
Forest Whitaker
as Colonel Weber
2.0
#4
Michael Stuhlbarg
as Agent Halpern
0.8
#5
Tzi Ma
as General Shang
0.4
#6
Mark O'Brien
as Captain Marks
0.3
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