In Arrival, Jeremy Renner stars alongside Amy Adams in this thought-provoking science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve. Renner plays the role of Ian Donnelly, a theoretical physicist who assists Adams' character, a linguist, in communicating with extraterrestrial beings. The film explores themes of language, time, and the complexities of human communication. Renner's performance adds emotional depth to the story, as his character grapples with the profound implications of the alien encounter.