The Arrival

1997 • 115 minutes

3.7

35 reviews

66%

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About this movie

Radio astronomer Zane Zaminsky (Charlie Sheen) believes he's picked up a cosmic noise that signals extraterrestrial intelligence. His desperate search for answers leads him to Mexico and a mysterious power plant, where is arrested for the murder of a scientist. Zane must escape with his proof of the world-shattering alien invasion in this intense sci-fi thriller. - © 1996 Artisan Pictures Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Ratings and reviews

3.7

35 reviews

Conny Fru

July 19, 2015

Gripping. The manic lead keeps you deranged - as you want to scream at him, toast him and push him on at various stages of the film. Good entertainment.

Will Scott

September 14, 2013

Watched this a few years ago and actually enjoyed it... thought it was gonna be shocking but pleasantly surprised

Clive Hoad

July 9, 2015

Sci fi. It was OK. Not wildly fantastic but it wasted a couple hours

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