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The Second Arrival

1998Movie1 h 45 minR

Horror
31
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb3.9Rotten Tomatoes–17%

A nerve-racking, breakneck sci-fi movie about mystery and technology.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

The battle for Earth has begun

After Zane Ziminski is found dead five people received envelopes with details of an alien invasion. This group of five includes 3 scientists, Zane's brother Jack, and a reporter. Quickly, the group is down to three and then Jack and Bridget, the reporter. With a small piece of alien technology, they must escape from the aliens, who take human form, and try to convince others that aliens exist.

Feels like

  • 90s Sci-Fi Thriller
  • Alien Conspiracy
  • Body Snatchers
  • Relentless Pursuit
  • Survival
  • Government Cover-Up
  • Paranoia-Inducing
  • B-Movie Charm
  • Alien Technology

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Kevin Tenney
Written by
Mark David Perry
Produced by
Claudio Castravelli, Marie-Elaine Bailly, Daniel Boudreau
Music by
Ned Bouhalassa

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Facts

November 6, 1998 · 1 h 45 min · R

Released
November 6, 1998
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Budget
$5 million
Available in
29 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Second Arrival?"

Questions about The Second Arrival

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Second Arrival?

The CWTubi TV

In the United States, The Second Arrival is free with ads on The CW and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 17 other countries.

Is The Second Arrival worth watching?

31
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 31 (IMDb 3.9).

Is The Second Arrival a sequel?

  1. The Arrival (1996)
  2. The Second Arrival (1998)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after The Arrival (1996).

Will The Second Arrival scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Can I half-watch The Second Arrival?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.