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Movies like Arrival: 6 picks and where to stream
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Last updated October 24, 2026
If you liked Arrival (2016), start with Moon, Finch, Interstellar. These 6 picks come from TMDB's recommendations for the film and are matched on genre and audience overlap. TMDB tags Arrival as drama, science fiction, mystery. Every pick below has at least 3,000 votes and a 6.6 rating or higher on TMDB.
| Title | Genres | Length | TMDB rating | US streaming (October 24, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moon (2009) | Science Fiction, Drama | 97 min | 7.6/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| Finch (2021) | Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure | 116 min | 7.8/10 | Apple TV |
| Interstellar (2014) | Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction | 169 min | 8.5/10 | Prime Video, Paramount+ |
| A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) | Drama, Science Fiction, Adventure | 146 min | 7.1/10 | Paramount+, Peacock, MGM Plus |
| Oblivion (2013) | Action, Science Fiction, Adventure | 124 min | 6.7/10 | Prime Video |
| Planet of the Apes (1968) | Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama | 112 min | 7.7/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
Why each one fits
Moon
2009 · Science Fiction, Drama · 97 min · TMDB 7.6/10
Shares Science Fiction and Drama with Arrival. Released 7 years before.
TMDB synopsis: With only three weeks left in his three-year contract, Sam Bell is eager to return to Earth.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
Finch
2021 · Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure · 116 min · TMDB 7.8/10
Shares Science Fiction and Drama with Arrival. Released 5 years after.
TMDB synopsis: On a post-apocalyptic Earth, a robot, built to protect the life of his dying creator's beloved dog, learns about life, love, friendship, and what it means to be human.
US streaming: Apple TV
Interstellar
2014 · Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction · 169 min · TMDB 8.5/10
Shares Drama and Science Fiction with Arrival. Released 2 years before.
TMDB synopsis: The adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.
US streaming: Prime Video, Paramount+
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
2001 · Drama, Science Fiction, Adventure · 146 min · TMDB 7.1/10
Shares Drama and Science Fiction with Arrival. Released 15 years before.
TMDB synopsis: David, a robotic boy—the first of his kind programmed to love—is adopted as a test case by a Cybertronics employee and his wife.
US streaming: Paramount+, Peacock, MGM Plus
Oblivion
2013 · Action, Science Fiction, Adventure · 124 min · TMDB 6.7/10
Shares Science Fiction and Mystery with Arrival. Released 3 years before.
TMDB synopsis: Jack Harper is one of the last few drone repairmen stationed on Earth.
US streaming: Prime Video
Planet of the Apes
1968 · Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama · 112 min · TMDB 7.7/10
Shares Science Fiction and Drama with Arrival. Released 48 years before.
TMDB synopsis: Astronaut Taylor crash lands on a distant planet ruled by apes who use a primitive race of humans for experimentation and sport.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
What the data says
The 6 picks average 7.6/10 on TMDB. The highest is Interstellar at 8.5/10, against 7.6/10 for Arrival itself. They span 1968 to 2021 and run 97 to 169 minutes. The most common genre tags are Science Fiction and Drama. 4 of 6 stream on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026; Prime Video carries the most (2).
Questions
What are the best movies like Arrival?
Based on TMDB's recommendations, the closest picks are Moon, Finch, Interstellar. The full list of 6 is above with ratings and where each streams in the US.
Where can I stream Arrival?
In the US on October 24, 2026: Paramount+, Peacock (subscription). Check the service, because catalogs change.
How were these movies picked?
From TMDB's recommendation and similar-title data for this film, keeping titles with at least 3,000 votes and a TMDB rating of 6.6 or higher. I did not rank them by taste, so use the ratings as a guide, not a verdict.
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Is the streaming list current?
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.