Science Fiction movies are a unique juncture of art and science, where the boundary between the two becomes more and more unclear the closer you look. If made right, it can appeal to most regardless of their affinity to science. All the “what if” questions can be asked and answered in this genre, which is sort of like providing a playground for imagination to run wild. While there are a plethora of sci-fi options to stream right now, there is one very unique film that takes the alien visiting Earth trope and, through that, tries to explore grief.

This Amy Adams starer has a rating of 94% and is the best possible alien movie to stream right now.

The movie in question is the 2016 sci-fi phenomenon Arrival, directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Amy Adams, which is one of her best roles. The movie is based on a Ted Chiang novella, which is actually a deep dive into the grief of losing a child packaged as a movie about extraterrestrial life. Despite having a relatively small budget of $47 million, the movie made over $200 million at the box office, making it a huge hit.

Arrival received praise from critics in addition to its strong box office performance. In addition to earning eight Academy Award nominations, including best film and best direction, the film now has a strong 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Even though it was only awarded for sound editing, that is still a fantastic accomplishment.

It also starred Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker in important roles. The highly regarded movie gave filmmaker Denis Villeneuve the opportunity to work on more ambitious science fiction films like Blade Runner 2049 and Dune. Since then, he has directed Dune: Part Two and is getting ready for Dune: Part Three to be released later this year. After that, Villeneuve will direct the James Bond revival for Amazon.

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The ratings and the amazing talent behind the movie might have raised curiosity about the story of the film.

Arrival, written by Eric Heisserer (based on a short story by Ted Chiang), centers on Louise Banks (Amy Adams), a professor of linguistics who is hired to oversee a group of scientists and investigators in the wake of the bizarre arrival of massive spaceships at twelve different locations across the globe. Louise and her group attempt to discover a means of communication with the alien visitors in the face of an unusual situation.

The story benefits greatly from the stellar performances by the cast and the amazing direction from Denis Villeneuve. The cinematography is one other reason why the movie needs to be at the top of your list right now. The movie is available on Amazon Prime, Lionsgate Play and Apple TV for streaming, per JustWatch.

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Will you watch Amy Adams and Denis Villeneuve’s critically acclaimed sci-fi film, Arrival? Do let us know.