"One of the most beautiful endings I've ever seen": the acclaimed sci-fi film you can stream

Summer is a time for leisure, relaxation, and good movies. Science fiction is often at odds with popular taste, but there's one spaceship-and- alien movie that won over audiences and critics alike in 2016. The film is available for streaming , and the summer heat that forces you to stay in front of a fan is the perfect excuse to relive it.

Denis Villeneuve, responsible for the Dune saga and Blade Runner 2049 , released Arrival , based on the short story The Story of Your Life by Ted Chiang. The film moves away from the usual clichés of the genre to construct a tale full of drama, intrigue and emotional depth. Its plot revolves around Louise Banks, a prestigious linguist played by Amy Adams , recruited by the United States government to decipher the enigmatic language of visitors who have arrived on Earth aboard twelve colossal ships.

The story isn't based on armed confrontation, but rather on the exploration of communication, international cooperation, and decision-making in extreme situations. Alongside Jeremy Renner 's character, a physicist collaborating on the mission, Banks delves into a complex process of understanding a language that challenges human perception of time.

This premise gives rise to a plot development that combines the suspense of a global threat with a more intimate reflection on life, destiny, and personal choices, with unexpected narrative twists right up to the very end. Currently available on platforms such as HBO Max and Movistar Plus+ , Arrival has been recognized as a benchmark of modern science fiction cinema and so-called auteur cinema within the genre.

Its performances, the adapted screenplay by Eric Heisserer, the soundtrack by Jóhann Jóhannsson , and the visual development by Bradford Young have garnered international critical acclaim, consolidating its status as a must-see for those seeking a cinematic experience that combines visual spectacle, philosophical reflection, and a sensitivity unusual in big-budget productions.