Arthur 2: On the Rocks
1988 · Movie · PG · 113 min · ★ 5.5 · 18% critics
A once-wealthy married man loses his fortune just as he and his wife hope to adopt a child. With their future suddenly uncertain, he must face life without privilege, try to sober up, find work, and prove he can take responsibility.
Based on Arthur
Also known as Arthur 2 - On The Rocks
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Details
- Years
- 1988
- Release date
- 1988-07-08
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 113 min
- Critic score
- 18/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.5/10 (159 votes)
About
You may like this if you want a lighter follow-up about love, money, and second chances; Not for you if you expect the original’s charm or consistently sharp comedy.
Pros: returning cast; warm moments; a few laughs | Cons: weak plot; less charm; annoying humor
Themes
- baby
- sequel
- billionaire
- alcoholic
- riches to rags
- loving
- hilarious
- romantic
- sincere
Awards & recognition
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actress · 1989
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actress · 1989 · nominated
Cast & crew
Dudley Moore
as Arthur Bach
Liza Minnelli
as Linda Marolla Bach
John Gielgud
as Hobson
Geraldine Fitzgerald
as Martha Bach
Stephen Elliott
as Burt Johnson
Paul Benedict
as Fairchild
Cynthia Sikes
as Susan Johnson
Kathy Bates
as Mrs. Canby
Jack Gilford
as Mr. Butterworth
Ted Ross
as Bitterman
Directed by Bud Yorkin