Denis Villeneuve's Arrival (2016) runs 116 minutes (1h 56m), including story and end credits, as listed by Into Film in its film listing. There is one standard 116-minute cut across home formats, and no extra scene plays during or after the credits.
That makes planning simple for theater, disc, and digital viewers. The time on the box is the time in the seat, apart from trailers. Rotten Tomatoes lists the film PG-13 for brief strong language.
Table of Contents
- What the 116 minutes covers
- Which versions exist
- Do you need to stay past the crawl
- How to plan your screening
What the 116 minutes covers
Published runtimes bundle the feature and the credit roll together. HD Report notes that no separate end-credits-only duration is published for Arrival.
That bundle explains small label differences. Some streamers round the total to 1h 55m. For theaters, plan about 2h 15m–2h 30m with trailers and seating.
Which versions exist
Paramount lists the same 116-minute film on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and Digital, pointing to one standard cut, as stated in Paramount's home-entertainment announcement. Viewers can choose a format for picture, sound, or convenience without choosing a different edit. No extended or director's cut is documented.
Blu-ray.com listings show only the 116-minute theatrical version in 2-disc 4K plus Blu-ray and Blu-ray plus Digital sets. Paramount's Jan. 27, 2017 theatrical re-release added 8 minutes of bonus commentary and behind-the-scenes footage after the feature, not a longer edit, according to SlashFilm reporting the studio release.
Do you need to stay past the crawl
You do not need to stay for plot content. What's After the Movie reports no mid- or post-credits extra scene for Arrival in its Arrival page.
The roll itself gives special notice to music. IMDb Crazy Credits notes that Max Richter's "On the Nature of Daylight" is highlighted as beginning-and-end music. It also appears in its normal soundtrack position near the end of the roll.
How to plan your screening
Use the 116-minute total as your base, then add theater overhead. Digital and disc viewers can schedule a straight two-hour block with a short buffer. Start the film when you can watch without interruption, since the story builds through dialogue, subtitles, and sound.
- Check for 116 minutes or 1h 56m before renting or buying
- Treat 1h 55m as the same cut with rounded labeling
- Allow 20–35 minutes for trailers, seating, and pauses
- Choose any official disc or digital edition for the theatrical cut