See below for the exact times and descriptions of the 3 jump scares in Arrival, which has a jump scare rating of 0.5.
Jump Scare Rating: Arrival builds significant tension leading up to Louise’s first encounter with the aliens but no jump scares are used. There are a couple of minor jump scares further into the movie but nothing will cause viewers much alarm.
Synopsis: A language professor is recruited by the US government to help communicate with aliens who have spontaneously arrived in 12 different locations around earth.
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Director: Denis Villeneuve
Runtime: 116 minutes
Netflix (US): No
Jump Scare Times
00:46:19 – One of the Heptapods places a tentacle on the barrier near where Louise is standing.
01:02:41 – During a dream where Louise is talking to Ian in her room, Louise looks up and Ian has been replaced by a Heptapod.
01:15:47 – The Heptapod places a tentacle on the barrier causing Louise and Ian to be pushed back by an unseen force.
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