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Arthur 2: On the Rocks

1988Movie1 h 53 minPG

ComedyRomance
28
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Rotten Tomatoes13%29%

A romantic, cathartic comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or awe.

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Story

No money. Still funny.

Arthur loses his fortune for staying with Linda, right as the two were preparing to adopt a child. As their marriage suffers, Arthur plans for a way to get his money back, but first he must sober up and get a real job.

Feels like

  • 80s Romantic Comedy
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Redemption Arc
  • Marital Struggles
  • Financial Ruin
  • Humorous & Heartfelt
  • Alcoholism Themes
  • Sequel Story

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Bud Yorkin
Written by
Andy Breckman
Produced by
Robert Shapiro
Music by
Burt Bacharach

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Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 8, 1988 · 1 h 53 min · PG

Released
July 8, 1988
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$15 million
Available in
35 countries

Tropes

Manly Men Can Hunt, How They Treat the Help, Lonely Rich Kid +9

  • Manly Men Can Hunt
  • How They Treat the Help
  • Lonely Rich Kid
  • The Driver
  • Worth Living For
  • No-Holds-Barred Beatdown
  • Offscreen Crash
  • Uptown Girl
  • Hates Being Alone
  • Dirty Old Woman
  • Fun Personified
  • Screen-to-Stage Adaptation

12 of 144 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Arthur 2: On the Rocks?"

Questions about Arthur 2: On the Rocks

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Where can I stream Arthur 2: On the Rocks?

Howdy

In the United States, Arthur 2: On the Rocks streams on Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Arthur 2: On the Rocks worth watching?

28
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28 (IMDb 4.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 13%). Audiences rate it higher (38 out of 100) than critics (13).

Is Arthur 2: On the Rocks a sequel?

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

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Arthur (1981).

Is Arthur 2: On the Rocks okay for kids?

PGStrong languageDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Arthur 2: On the Rocks make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is Arthur 2: On the Rocks good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Arthur 2: On the Rocks use?

Manly Men Can HuntHow They Treat the HelpLonely Rich KidThe DriverWorth Living ForNo-Holds-Barred BeatdownOffscreen CrashUptown GirlHates Being AloneDirty Old WomanFun PersonifiedScreen-to-Stage Adaptationand 132 more

TV Tropes lists 144 tropes for it, including Manly Men Can Hunt, How They Treat the Help, and Lonely Rich Kid.