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The Arrival (1996): movie guide
The Arrival (1996) is a Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery running about 115 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.0/10 from 897 votes. Notable cast includes Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Crouse, Richard Schiff, Ron Silver. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1996-05-31
- Runtime: 115 min
- TMDB: 6.0/10
- Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1996-05-31

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What is The Arrival about?
Zane Ziminski is an astrophysicist who receives a message that seems to have extraterrestrial origins. Eerily soon after his discovery, Zane is fired. He then embarks on a search to determine the origins of the transmission that leads him into a Hitchcockian labyrinth of paranoia and intrigue.
Cast highlights
The Arrival features Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Crouse, Richard Schiff, Ron Silver, Teri Polo, Phyllis Applegate. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1996-05-31. Runtime: 115 minutes. TMDB score: 6.0/10 (897 votes). Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Arrival on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Arrival?
- The Arrival is listed as Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery on TMDB.
- How long is The Arrival?
- The Arrival runs about 115 minutes.
- Who stars in The Arrival?
- Cast highlights include Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Crouse, Richard Schiff, Ron Silver, Teri Polo, Phyllis Applegate.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Arrival?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Arrival?
- Open the The Arrival page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








