Arrival (2016)
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Arrival is streaming in New Zealand on Amazon Prime Video.
What the audience says
Arrival rates well above most English films. It holds a 7.6/10 on TMDB from 19,941 ratings, well above what most films manage. It runs a manageable 116 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
Should you spend 1h 56m on it?
1h 56m of English drama with a science fiction streak. That score holds across 19,941 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 7.6/10 across 19,941 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 quiet evening at home
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? | M · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Science Fiction |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Denis Villeneuve
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 1 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Prime Video titles in New Zealand
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