Arthur

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Arthur

PG-13

2011

1h 50m

Romance

Comedy

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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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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

Aug 30, 2018

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

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Kimber Myers

The Playlist

Aug 15, 2013

D+

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.

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Scott Foundas

Film Comment Magazine

Jun 20, 2013

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

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

Oct 16, 2023

1/5

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

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Jul 31, 2023

3/4

The remake stands apart by giving each character weightier motivations.

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Oct 6, 2022

Irritating vulgarity. [Full review in Spanish]

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Ed R

@JustcallmeER Jul 3, 2026

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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Briana I.

@Anaire Apr 18, 2026

Loved it which makes sense why it has such low ratings. 2026 and it's still better than most comedy movies made. Everyone hates on Russell Brand but I love him, he's original. Also who doesn't love Garner and Miriam, great film.

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Melissa M

@Lisey Apr 6, 2026

These days it's all sequels & remakes anyway. Everything gets remade sooner or later. Russell Brand is the perfect actor to play arthur. He's like a modern day version of Dudley Moore. All remakes of movies especially comedies sometimes have trashier humor. This is one of them. But this movie also has heartwarming moments as well. This movie is a fun rob-com. Most remakes are unnecessary. And usually is not as good as the original. Or are a desperate attempts to try to be better than the original. But as far as remakes go this one is pretty good. Definitely think if Dudley Moore we're still around today & saw this modern day version of a classic. He would think it was bloody brilliant.

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Mel K

@RT25345325 Nov 4, 2024

I will never understand the hate for this movie. Genuinely has so much heart and quirkiness. At the very least, every woman in this film is amazing and I love them.

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donnie m

@RT64375194 Sep 26, 2024

good comedy, my favorite part is the relationship between arthur and hobson and the end-happy ending

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alan g

@agenser Sep 23, 2024

1/2 star is too much for this putrid piece of filth. Tge first version was terrible but somehow this is even worse. Russell Nobrand is absolutely one of the worst actors ever.

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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
Producer: Larry Brezner, Kevin McCormick, Chris Bender, Michael Tadross
Screenwriter: Peter Baynham
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Benderspink, Kevin McCormick, 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
Runtime: 1h 50m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS

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