Arrival (2016) — IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes & Audience Ratings
Quick Facts
| IMDb | 7.9/10 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 94% |
| Metacritic | 81/100 |
| Director | Denis Villeneuve |
| Genre | Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery |
| Runtime | 116 min |
| Rated | PG-13 |
| Cast | Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg, Mark O'Brien |
"Why are they here?"
Should You Watch Arrival?
Arrival holds a solid 7.9 on IMDb, placing it above average and earning strong audience approval. It is well worth your time if the genre appeals to you. The 94% Rotten Tomatoes score signals near-universal critical acclaim.
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.
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Ratings Breakdown
- IMDb: 7.9/10 from 19,116 votes — the broad audience consensus.
- Rotten Tomatoes: 94% — Certified Fresh by critics.
- Metacritic: 81/100 — weighted critic average.
- TMDB: 7.6/10 from 19,116 votes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arrival's IMDb rating?
Arrival (2016) has an IMDb rating of 7.9 out of 10 based on 19,116 user votes.
Is Arrival worth watching?
With an IMDb score of 7.9 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 94%, Arrival is generally well-regarded and worth your time.
How long is Arrival?
Arrival has a runtime of 116 min. It is rated PG-13.
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