The film follows the story of Zane Zaminski (played by Charlie Sheen), a radio astronomer who discovers evidence of extraterrestrial signals from outer space. Excited by his discovery, Zane becomes increasingly obsessed with uncovering the truth behind the mysterious signals.
As Zane delves deeper into his investigation, he encounters several strange occurrences and unexplained phenomena. He begins to suspect that there is a government conspiracy to cover up the existence of alien life on Earth.
With the help of his colleague, Calvin (played by Richard Schiff), and a woman named Ilana Green (played by Lindsay Crouse), who claims to have information about the aliens, Zane sets out to uncover the truth.
However, as Zane gets closer to uncovering the secrets behind the alien signals, he becomes the target of a sinister government organization that will stop at nothing to silence him and prevent the truth from being revealed.
In the film’s climax, Zane confronts the leader of the government organization, who reveals the true nature of the aliens’ plan. It is revealed that the aliens are using Earth’s environment to terraform the planet for their own use, and they plan to eliminate humanity in the process.
Zane races against time to stop the aliens and save humanity from extinction. In a thrilling showdown, he manages to thwart the aliens’ plan and expose the truth to the world.
“The Arrival” is praised for its suspenseful plot, engaging performances, and thought-provoking exploration of themes such as government conspiracy and extraterrestrial life. It remains a cult classic among science fiction fans for its intriguing premise and thrilling execution.