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Movie2016 · 1 hr 56 min · English

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Synopsis

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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Amy Adams photo

Amy Adams

Louise Banks

Jeremy Renner photo

Jeremy Renner

Ian Donnelly

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Forest Whitaker

Colonel Weber

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Michael Stuhlbarg

Agent Halpern

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Mark O'Brien

Captain Marks

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Tzi Ma

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1 wins · 7 nominations

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Best Director

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Oscars · 2017

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Best Adapted Screenplay

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Oscars · 2017

Best Film Editing

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Oscars · 2017

Best Production Design

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Oscars · 2017

Best Sound

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Oscars · 2017

Movie Details

DirectorDenis Villeneuve

OriginUnited States

Budget$47,000,000

Revenue$203,388,186

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Studios

21 Laps Entertainment

FilmNation Entertainment Lava Bear Films

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