Arthur

PG-13

Released Apr 8, 2011

1 hr. 50 min.

Romance

Comedy

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27%

195 Reviews

Tomatometer

44%

25,000+ Ratings

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Irresponsible playboy Arthur Bach (Russell Brand) has always relied on two things to keep him out of real trouble: his great wealth and the advice of his lifelong nanny, Hobson (Helen Mirren). But now Arthur must undertake the most-expensive risk of his life. He must choose between an arranged marriage that will keep him in the money or a more-modest life with the only woman (Greta Gerwig) he has ever loved. A remake of the 1981 Oscar-winning film.

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Critics Consensus

An irritating, unnecessary remake that demonstrates the libertine charm Russell Brand exudes in supporting roles turn against him when he's star of the show.

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Ross M

For a film consisting entirely of one joke and asking the audience to relate to the 'issues' of being superrich, the emotional aspect was redemptive and the slow revelation was about as vindicating of the film's premise as could be expected.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/22/22

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Predictable mindless fun 2.8

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/17/22

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A remake we didn't need. Brand remaking Moore is the like the frat guy playing "Wonderwall" at the bonfire and it doesn't help he only had one speed from 2008 to 2012.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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I love the interplay of dialog between the characters. I had to watch it several times to catch the wit. The chemistry between Arthur and Hobson is loving and whiplash; I completely disagree with Tomato's take on Russel Brand's charming delivery...he was fun to watch and lovable. I now have a crush on him. The sobriety is real...only wish we saw more of that Arthur. Naomi and Arthur were perfect...she played it to middle class inspiration. Of course, the rest of the seasoned power cast were fun to watch. Love Jennifer as a villan. It is a light, fun, quick exchange of dialog and fun pun.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Its seriously a crime how low the ratings are on this gem. Critics always hate a remake regardless. this movie has me rolling with laughter everytime, and I fall in love with the character development even more everytime.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Audience Member

Brilliant. I loved it, very humane picture and very different indeed. Makes the original looks like an american farse. Love is the power supreme. Great acting and what a great story. Very rich and the direction makes those great scenes stand out. I have already seen it 10 times!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Jason Winer

Director

Russell Brand

Arthur

Helen Mirren

Hobson

Jennifer Garner

Susan

Greta Gerwig

Naomi

Luis Guzmán

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

Whereas [Dudley] Moore somehow managed to make his Arthur endearing and lovable, Brand's Arthur is puerile, infantile and hateful.

Aug 30, 2018

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Kimber Myers

The Playlist

Though it has fleeting funny moments, this Russell Brand vehicle is a sputtering Pinto that surprises more when it runs well than when it lurches to a stop.

Rated: D+

Aug 15, 2013

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Scott Foundas

Film Comment Magazine

If there's anything worse than a watered-down, big-screen sitcom, it's a watered-down, big-screen sitcom that gets all socially responsible on us at the end

Jun 20, 2013

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…a film that typifies everything about our ‘baby-man’ pandering media that Greta Gerwig currently stands against…

Rated: 1/5

Oct 16, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The remake stands apart by giving each character weightier motivations.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 31, 2023

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Irritating vulgarity. [Full review in Spanish]

Oct 6, 2022

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Synopsis

Irresponsible playboy Arthur Bach (Russell Brand) has always relied on two things to keep him out of real trouble: his great wealth and the advice of his lifelong nanny, Hobson (Helen Mirren). But now Arthur must undertake the most-expensive risk of his life. He must choose between an arranged marriage that will keep him in the money or a more-modest life with the only woman (Greta Gerwig) he has ever loved. A remake of the 1981 Oscar-winning film.

Director: Jason Winer
Executive Producer: Scott Kroopf, J.C. Spink, Russell Brand, Nik Linnen
Screenwriter: Peter Baynham
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Kevin McCormick, Benderspink, MBST Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Alcohol Use Throughout|Sexual Content|Some Drug References)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 8, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $33.0M
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS

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