The Arrival
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The Arrival

(1996)Directed by David Twohy115 min · PG-13Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery
“The greatest danger facing our world has been the planet's best kept secret... until now.”

Zane Zaminski (Charlie Sheen) is a radio astronomer who picks up a transmission that appears to come from intelligent life beyond Earth. Days after he reports it, he is fired. David Twohy follows him as he tries to trace the signal's source, and with each answer he finds, the people around him seem less willing to let him keep looking, the consequences reaching well past his own career.

Charlie Sheenas Zane Zaminski
Lindsay Crouseas Ilana Green
Ron Silveras Gordian
Teri Poloas Char
Phyllis Applegateas Mrs. Roosevelt
Tony T. Johnsonas Kiki
Alan Coatesas Terraformer
Leon Rippyas DOD #1
Javier Morgaas Co-Worker
Mónica Dionneas Reporter #1
Alejandro Usiglias Reporter #2
JVJacqueline Voltaireas Reporter #3
Luisa Huertasas Security Woman
Roger Cudneyas JPL Official
Shaneas JPL Guard #1
Dave Galassoas JPL Guard #2
Georg Lillitschas Computer Tech
Catalina Botelloas N.C.A.R. Woman
David Sherrillas Lance (uncredited)
Ángel de la Peñaas Skeleton Man