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The Second Arrival 1998

“The battle for Earth has begun”

Status
Released
Runtime
105 minutes
Director
Kevin Tenney
Networks
Rootbeer Films, Taurus 7 Film Corporation
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 3.8/10 from 85 votes R Science FictionHorror Released
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What is The Second Arrival?

Topic: Film "The Second Arrival" (1998). Constraints: Meticulous archivist tone.

Type
Film
Year
1998
Status
Released
Runtime
105 minutes
Release date
Nov 6, 1998
Original language
EN
Origin
Canada, United States of America
Studios
Rootbeer Films, Taurus 7 Film Corporation
Budget
$4,529,850
Genres
Science Fiction, Horror
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★ TMDB users: 3.8/10 from 85 votes
Episode runtime
~105 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Rootbeer Films, Taurus 7 Film Corporation
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Topic: Film "The Second Arrival" (1998).
Constraints:
Meticulous archivist tone.
Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invention/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, asterisks, headings, bullet points).
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First sentence must not contain spoilers.
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Title: The Second Arrival
Year: 1998
Release Date: 11/06/1998 (US)
Rating: R
Genre: Science Fiction and Horror
Runtime: 1h 45m
Plot:
Zane Ziminski is found dead.
Five people receive envelopes with details of an alien invasion.
The group of five includes 3 scientists, Zane's brother Jack, and a reporter.
The group is reduced to three, then to Jack and Bridget (the reporter).
They have a small piece of alien technology.
They must escape from aliens who take human form.
They try to convince others that aliens exist.
Source [2] mentions Pauline Collins and "Ambassador (1998-99)", but nothing about "The Second Arrival".
Source [3] is about Marathon House.
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Is The Second Arrival worth watching?

The Second Arrival holds a community rating of 3.8/10 based on 85 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Science Fiction, Horror for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie The Second Arrival and when was it released?

The Second Arrival is a feature film with a runtime of 105 minutes. It was released in 1998. Release status: Released.

Who directed The Second Arrival?

The Second Arrival was directed by Kevin Tenney.

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