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Arthur

1981·Movie
1h 37min·PG
73
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A , comedy: , but never fluffy.

Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch

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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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Sequels and Prequels

Arthur
Arthur (1981)
GoodWatch score 73
Arthur 2: On the Rocks
Arthur 2: On the Rocks (1988)
GoodWatch score 28

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Where can I stream Arthur?

In the United States, Arthur is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Arthur worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 69).

Is there a sequel to Arthur?

  1. Arthur (1981)
  2. Arthur 2: On the Rocks (1988)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Arthur 2: On the Rocks (1988).

Is Arthur okay for kids?

PGStrong languageDrug use

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Arthur good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

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

Will Arthur make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

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.