GoodWatchSign in

Arthur Newman

2012·Movie
1h 33min·R
41
WeakGoodWatch score

Watch

Set your services

Arthur Newman fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You want fast pacing

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

If you don't have a life, get someone else's.

A story of a man who fakes his own death and assumes a new identity in order to escape his life, who then moves in with a woman who is also trying to leave her past behind.
Identity CrisisRoad Trip DramaRomantic RedemptionEscapismMelancholy RomanceCharacter-DrivenSecond ChancesQuietly AffectingContemporary Life

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Arthur Newman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Arthur Newman legally?

Arthur Newman is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Arthur Newman worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Arthur Newman rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Arthur Newman?

1 h 33 min

Arthur Newman runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Arthur Newman?

Critics30
Audiences52

Not quite. Audiences rate Arthur Newman higher (52) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Arthur Newman in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Arthur Newman?

41AOATAUAZBEBFBYBZCACHCMCYDEDK+27

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Arthur Newman in 41 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.