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Arthur Newman

2012Movie1 h 33 minR

Drama
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic427.4Rotten Tomatoes18%25%

A romantic, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Identity Crisis
  • Road Trip Drama
  • Romantic Redemption
  • Escapism
  • Melancholy Romance
  • Character-Driven
  • Second Chances
  • Quietly Affecting
  • Contemporary Life

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Dante Ariola
Written by
Becky Johnston
Produced by
Brian Oliver, Alisa Tager, Becky Johnston
Music by
Nick Urata

Everyone

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Facts

September 7, 2012 · 1 h 33 min · R

Released
September 7, 2012
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
41 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Arthur Newman?"

Questions about Arthur Newman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Arthur Newman?

PrimePhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlex

In the United States, Arthur Newman streams on Prime and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Fawesome, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 31 other countries.

Is Arthur Newman worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 42). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (30).

Is Arthur Newman good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Arthur Newman plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.