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ARQ is a 2016 Canadian science-fiction thriller directed by Tony Elliott and released through Netflix. It follows a couple trapped in a repeating time loop inside a laboratory while armed attackers seek control of energy technology during a wider dystopian energy crisis. The film uses its confined setting and repeated resets to reveal information gradually, combining survival-thriller action with a puzzle about what is causing the loop and how it might be broken.

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How good is ARQ?
ARQ scores 6.15/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Science Fiction Film category. Modest Netflix time-loop thriller with serviceable user ratings and some genre appreciation, but limited acclaim and familiar low-budget execution.
What are the best alternatives to ARQ?
See our alternatives page for ARQ for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Prospect, Synchronic, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.
How does ARQ compare to Prospect?
See our detailed comparison of ARQ vs Prospect with scores, features, and an AI-powered verdict.
Is ARQ worth it in 2026?
With a score of 6.15/10, ARQ is a solid option in Science Fiction Film. See all Science Fiction Film ranked.

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