Arrival (2017)
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Arrival is streaming in Japan on Prime Video, U-NEXT.
What the audience says
Arrival rates well above most English films. It holds a 7.6/10 on TMDB from 20,051 ratings, well above what most films manage. It runs a manageable 116 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Prime Video, U-NEXT.
Should you spend 1h 56m on it?
1h 56m of English drama with a science fiction streak, fine for the whole family. That score holds across 20,051 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 7.6/10 across 20,051 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- A weekend watch with the family
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 56m |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama / Science Fiction |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Denis Villeneuve
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 18 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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