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Where to Watch Arrival(2016)
“Why are they here?”
Looking for where to watch Arrival? You can currently find Arrival online through Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
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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Arrival (2016), directed by Denis Villeneuve, is a drama film and is available to stream on 13 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.9/10 and 94% on Rotten Tomatoes from 19,462 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Originally released in 2016, it's now a streaming staple.
The film stars Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Forest Whitaker. At 116 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch Arrival online, the best option is Paramount Plus Premium for subscribers, and it's also included with Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple iTunes. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Memento, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — Arrival isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
- Arrival is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel in the US.
- No — Arrival isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
- Yes — Arrival is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Hoopla, and it's also included with Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
- Arrival runs 1h 56m (116 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.9/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 81/100.
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