Arthur
1981 · Movie · PG · 97 min · ★ 6.5 · 79% critics
Arthur is a 30-year-old man whose massive inheritance depends on following strict family demands, including marrying a woman chosen for him. As his plans collide with a chance romance, he must decide what matters more—wealth and expectations or the connection he finds.
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Details
- Years
- 1981
- Release date
- 1981-07-17
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Critic score
- 79/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (471 votes)
About
Choose it if you want a light, charm-filled romantic comedy set against New York privilege and family pressure, with lots of spirited moments and memorable dialogue; Not for you if the main character’s nonstop drinking turns you off, or if you prefer something closer to Defending Your Life or Crossing Delancey.
Pros: witty banter; strong chemistry; standout supporting star | Cons: lead’s drunkenness polarizing; pacing can lag; romance not fully convincing
Themes
- new york city
- waitress
- butler
- theft
- comic drunk
- hilarious
- romantic
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1982
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1982 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 1982 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1982 · nominated
Cast & crew
Dudley Moore
as Arthur Bach
Liza Minnelli
as Linda Marolla
John Gielgud
as Hobson
Geraldine Fitzgerald
as Martha Bach
Jill Eikenberry
as Susan Johnson
Stephen Elliott
as Burt Johnson
Ted Ross
as Bitterman
Barney Martin
as Ralph Marolla
- TB
Thomas Barbour
as Stanford Bach
Anne DeSalvo
as Gloria
Directed by Steve Gordon