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Film · 0 connectionsArrival (2016)
- Drama
- Mystery
- Science Fiction
- 116 min
- 12 age guide
- ★ 7.6/10 from 19,857 ratings
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.
Directed byDenis Villeneuve
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