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Arrival

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7.6(19,318)20161h 56m
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Where to watch Arrival in Canada

Arrival is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, FlixFling, Amazon Video and Plex. Availability checked 24 May 2026.

About Arrival

Arrival is a 2016 movie in the Drama, Science Fiction and Mystery genres, directed by Denis Villeneuve, starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 19,318 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Arrival in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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Overview

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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Themes & keywords

spacecraftextraterrestrial technologylosstimealienlanguagefemale protagonistscientistheartbreakbased on short storyalien contactmilitaryalien languagelinguistfirst contact

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Arrival in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Arrival on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, FlixFling, Amazon Video and Plex.

Is Arrival on Netflix?+

Yes — Arrival is available to stream on Netflix in Canada.

How long is Arrival?+

Arrival has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in Arrival?+

Arrival stars Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg and Mark O'Brien.

When did Arrival come out?+

Arrival is a 2016 movie directed by Denis Villeneuve.

What genre is Arrival?+

Arrival is Drama, Science Fiction and Mystery film.

Who directed Arrival?+

Arrival was directed by Denis Villeneuve.

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