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Where to Watch Arrival(2016)

“Why are they here?”

DramaScience FictionMystery1h 56m

Looking for where to watch Arrival? You can currently find Arrival online through Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and Paramount+ Amazon 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 14 services in the US. It doesn't yet have widely-aggregated ratings. 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 Plus Essential, 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.

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Frequently asked

  • No — Arrival isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
  • Arrival is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, 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 Plus Essential, 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 Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
  • Arrival runs 1h 56m (116 minutes total).
  • Critic ratings for Arrival aren't available yet.

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