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Arrival (2016)

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in response to Catherine Davis

I volunteer for a meal for the unhoused and before the meal our guests have an option to watch a movie- just to give them some time off the streets. I need recs for movies that are not violent or sexy and no drugs or alcohol abuse but also not children’s movies. Also must be available on DVD. I know, so niche.

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Thoughtful and compassionate, a fair amount of military stuff going on but no actual violence.

4 months ago

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Kristin
Kristin
@kristinwJun 15, 2026
I love this movie.

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“"Time to rewatch Arrival...we might need to rewatch Arrival and then do some kind of Youtube deep dive" - Kate Berlant”

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Luke Baker

Luke Baker

“All-time favorite movie. Not your typical alien story because it was written by sci-fi genius Ted Chiang and directed by Deni Villeneuve, the man behind Dune & Sicario.”

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Soleil

“tbh my favorite movie to watch on a plane is Arrival. it might be a little sad for what you’re looking for, but i think it has a hopeful sentiment in the end. definitely checks off the vaguely mysterious and thrilling box. also Ford v. Ferrari is a fun plane movie. worst movie to watch on a plane is The Day After Tomorrow.”

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