2016 · 116 min · PG-13

Arrival

Name: Arrival
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery
Released: 2016
Duration: 116 min
Cast: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg, Mark O'Brien

Directed by Denis Villeneuve · Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery

Arrival (2016) is a Drama film, directed by Denis Villeneuve set in Montana during the near future. It runs 116 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A alien invasion and space exploration, with a melancholic and contemplative tone. Themes of fate & destiny, grief & loss, and identity play out through non linear / fractured timeline and frame narrative.

Composer

Jóhann Jóhannsson

Cinematography

Bradford Young

Cast

Amy AdamsJeremy RennerForest WhitakerMichael StuhlbargMark O'BrienTzi MaAbigail PniowskyJulia Scarlett Dan

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Montana

Setting

Rural

When

Near Future

Premise & themes

Premise

Alien Invasion Space Exploration

Themes

Fate & Destiny Grief & Loss Identity

Structure

Non Linear / Fractured Timeline Frame Narrative

Tone

MelancholicContemplativeHopeful

Shape

Protagonist

Solo LeadFemale Led

Pacing

Slow Burn

Dialogue

Balanced

Based on

Pure Fiction

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1994
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2013
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