The Arrival

1996, Mystery & thriller/Sci-fi, 1h 49m

35 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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Stylish and inventive, The Arrival offers a surprisingly smart spin on the alien invasion genre. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

After astronomer Zane Zaminski (Charlie Sheen) discovers a radio transmission that originated from space, he tells his boss, Phil (Ron Silver), who ignores him. Zane is promptly fired, and decides to investigate the signal himself. When he discovers a return radio transmission from Mexico, he goes to explore. There he meets climate scientist Ilana Green (Lindsay Crouse), who is studying anomalies in gases in the area. Zane soon makes a shocking finding that puts him in great danger.

Cast & Crew

Charlie Sheen
Zane Zaminsky
Ron Silver
Phil Gordian
Lindsay Crouse
Ilana Green
Teri Polo
Char
Richard Schiff
Calvin
Tony T. Johnson
Kiki
Phyllis Applegate
Mrs. Roosevelt
David Twohy
Director
Thomas G. Smith
Producer
David Twohy
Producer
Jim Steele
Producer
Melissa Cira Taylor
Producer
Brad Lewis
Executive Producer
Robert W. Cort
Executive Producer
Ted Field
Executive Producer
Mark Galvin
Executive Producer
David Twohy
Screenwriter
Narita Hiro
Cinematography
Isidore Mankofsky
Cinematography
Mark Shelton
Cinematography
Richard Malzahn
Cinematography
Arthur Kempel
Original Music
Martin Hunter
Film Editing
Steve R. Moore
Film Editing
Michael Novotny
Production Design
Hector Romero
Art Director
Anthony Stabley
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