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Movie

Arrival(2016)

DramaSci-fiMystery
Directed by Denis Villeneuve
Runtime 116 min
Written by Eric Heisserer
IMDb7.6/10

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

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