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Arthur

1981·Movie
1h 37min·PG

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Big heart, funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

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About

The most fun money can buy.

Arthur is a 30-year-old child who will inherit $750 million if he complies with his family's demands and marries the woman of their choosing.
Witty Romantic ComedyRedemption ArcCharming ProtagonistNew York City SettingClassic HumorHeartfeltCharacter-DrivenUnlikely Love StoryFound Family80s Vibe

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Questions about Arthur

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Arthur legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. 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 worth watching?

73
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Arthur rated?

PGStrong languageDrug use

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is Arthur?

1 h 37 min

Arthur runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Arthur?

Critics78
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 78 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Arthur much the same way.

Was Arthur a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$95 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $95 million worldwide, 13.6 times its budget.

What language is Arthur in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Arthur?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Arthur in 65 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Arthur use?

Never Mess with GrannyEarn Your Happy EndingFlanderizationBandage WinceFollow Your HeartStealth InsultUptown GirlMeet CuteRunaway BrideVideo Full of Film ClipsThe JeevesPretty in Minkand 132 more

TV Tropes lists 144 storytelling tropes for Arthur, including Never Mess with Granny, Earn Your Happy Ending, Flanderization.