The Arrival
“The greatest danger facing our world has been the planet's best kept secret... until now.”
Where to watch The Arrival in Canada
The Arrival is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo and YouTube. Availability checked 2 June 2026.
About The Arrival
The Arrival is a 1996 movie in the Science Fiction, Thriller and Horror genres, directed by David Twohy, starring Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Crouse and Richard Schiff. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 835 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Arrival in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Arrival trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Charlie Sheen
Zane Zaminski
Lindsay Crouse
Ilana Green
Richard Schiff
Calvin
Ron Silver
Gordian
Teri Polo
Char
Phyllis Applegate
Mrs. Roosevelt
Tony T. Johnson
Kiki
Alan Coates
Terraformer
Leon Rippy
DOD #1
Buddy Joe Hooker
DOD #2
Javier Morga
Co-Worker
David Villalpando
Cabbie
María Luisa Coronel
Maid
Mónica Dionne
Reporter #1
Alejandro Usigli
Reporter #2
Jacqueline Voltaire
Reporter #3
Luisa Huertas
Security Woman
Roger Cudney
JPL Official
Shane
JPL Guard #1
Dave Galasso
JPL Guard #2
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Arrival in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream The Arrival on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo and YouTube.
Is The Arrival on Netflix?+
The Arrival is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is The Arrival?+
The Arrival has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
Who stars in The Arrival?+
The Arrival stars Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Crouse, Richard Schiff, Ron Silver and Teri Polo.
When did The Arrival come out?+
The Arrival is a 1996 movie directed by David Twohy.
What genre is The Arrival?+
The Arrival is Science Fiction, Thriller and Horror film.
Who directed The Arrival?+
The Arrival was directed by David Twohy.
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