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Is Arrival safe for children?

PG-13 Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery Use caution
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Content breakdown
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# Arrival - Parental Guide This intelligent sci-fi drama about first contact with aliens is generally suitable for mature children 13+, though some intense scenes and themes about loss may affect sensitive viewers. Language and violence are minimal, but the cerebral plot requires patience and attention to follow.
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Violence
Moderate
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Language / Profanity
Mild
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Sexual Content
Mild
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Horror / Scary
Mild
About this movie
Type
Movie
Released
2016
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery
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.

Cast
Amy Adams
Amy Adams
Louise Banks
Jeremy Renner
Jeremy Renner
Ian Donnelly
Forest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker
Colonel Weber
Michael Stuhlbarg
Michael Stuhlbarg
Agent Halpern
Full cast on IMDb ›
Age suitability
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
With parent
Ages 13+
Yes
Where to watch
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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