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Arthur

  • 20112011
  • K-13K-13
  • 1h 50min
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
51K
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Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner, and Russell Brand in Arthur (2011)
A charming playboy (Brand) stands to lose his inheritance when he falls for a woman his family doesn't like.
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A drunken playboy stands to lose a wealthy inheritance when he falls for a woman his family doesn't like.A drunken playboy stands to lose a wealthy inheritance when he falls for a woman his family doesn't like.A drunken playboy stands to lose a wealthy inheritance when he falls for a woman his family doesn't like.

IMDb RATING
5.7/10
51K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jason Winer
  • Writers
    • Peter Baynham(screenplay)
    • Steve Gordon(story)
  • Stars
    • Russell Brand
    • Helen Mirren
    • Jennifer Garner
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jason Winer
  • Writers
    • Peter Baynham(screenplay)
    • Steve Gordon(story)
  • Stars
    • Russell Brand
    • Helen Mirren
    • Jennifer Garner
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 176User reviews
    • 182Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 6 nominations

    Videos4

    Arthur: Trailer #1
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    Russell Brand: The IMDb Original Interview
    Interview 4:02
    Russell Brand: The IMDb Original Interview
    Helen Mirren: The IMDb Original Interview
    Interview 5:03
    Helen Mirren: The IMDb Original Interview

    Photos92

    Nick Nolte and Russell Brand in Arthur (2011)
    Helen Mirren and Russell Brand in Arthur (2011)
    Helen Mirren and Russell Brand in Arthur (2011)
    Russell Brand in Arthur (2011)
    Greta Gerwig in Arthur (2011)
    Nick Nolte in Arthur (2011)
    Jennifer Garner, Russell Brand, and Greta Gerwig in Arthur (2011)
    Evander Holyfield and Russell Brand in Arthur (2011)
    Helen Mirren in Arthur (2011)
    Jennifer Garner in Arthur (2011)
    Russell Brand in Arthur (2011)
    Jennifer Garner in Arthur (2011)

    Top cast

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    Russell Brand
    Russell Brand
    • Arthuras Arthur
    Helen Mirren
    Helen Mirren
    • Hobsonas Hobson
    Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner
    • Susanas Susan
    Greta Gerwig
    Greta Gerwig
    • Naomias Naomi
    Geraldine James
    Geraldine James
    • Vivienneas Vivienne
    Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán
    • Bittermanas Bitterman
    Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte
    • Burt Johnsonas Burt Johnson
    Christina Jacquelyn Calph
    Christina Jacquelyn Calph
    • Tiffanyas Tiffany
    • (as Christina Calph)
    Murphy Guyer
    Murphy Guyer
    • Officer Kaplanas Officer Kaplan
    José Ramón Rosario
    José Ramón Rosario
    • Employment Clerkas Employment Clerk
    John Hodgman
    John Hodgman
    • Candy Store Manageras Candy Store Manager
    Scott Adsit
    Scott Adsit
    • Gummy Bear Manas Gummy Bear Man
    Evander Holyfield
    Evander Holyfield
    • Boxing Traineras Boxing Trainer
    Peter Van Wagner
    Peter Van Wagner
    • Naomi's Dadas Naomi's Dad
    Robert Clohessy
    Robert Clohessy
    • Veteran Copas Veteran Cop
    Ed Herbstman
    Ed Herbstman
    • Rookie Copas Rookie Cop
    Jared Parker
    • Wedding Kidas Wedding Kid
    Tom Toner
    Tom Toner
    • Wedding Priestas Wedding Priest
    • Director
      • Jason Winer
    • Writers
      • Peter Baynham(screenplay)
      • Steve Gordon(story)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Arthur (Russell Brand) is a rich, alcoholic playboy with no regards to his working life. After another drunken run-in with the law, his aloof mother has had enough and forces him to marry Susan (Jennifer Garner), a proper business woman, or else he will lose his inheritance. Just as he's engaged to Susan, he meets Naomi (Greta Gerwig), a free-spirited girl who Arthur thinks is perfect for him. Any attempts at holding down a job are fruitless, so Arthur has to decide, what is more important: love, or his mother's money. —napierslogs
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Meet the world's only loveable billionaire.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • K-13
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      While sulking in his Batmobile after Hobson (Dame Helen Mirren) gives him an aspirin and vitamin, Arthur (Russell Brand) scrolls through his phone to look for Naomi's number and we briefly see Katy Perry, Brand's then-wife, listed as a contact.
    • Goofs
      When Naomi and Arthur enjoy their "first date" in the middle of Grand Central Terminal, darkness is seen outside the windows as if its the middle of the night, even though they were in bright daylight moments earlier outside on 42nd Street.
    • Quotes

      Hobson: My Name is Lillian and I am an alcoholic. I'm rich, I'm fabulously rich. I'm also generous and kind hearted. My father died when I was young and my mother was absent most of the time. Is this an excuse for making a mockery of my life? Oh it all looks very wild from the outside, I once went to bed with three European Princesses at the same time but A, I cant remember anything about it, and B, apparently I vomited over two of them before losing control of my bladder on the third, oh yes all such fun. Until the fog parts and suddenly there's a hole so big that all the vintage champagne and all the bat mobiles on the world can't fill it. Then I'm all alone on my magnetic bed, wondering what venereal disease I've just caught.

      Arthur: Always the quiet ones.

    • Crazy credits
      During the animated storybook sequence played over the end credits, Arthur and Naomi are sitting across from each other and using binoculars. Arthur says (in a cartoon voice bubble) "Look, lesbian you!" and Naomi asks "Are you a boy or a girl?"
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.117 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      A Harmless Game of Dress Up
      Written and Produced by Mark Ronson

    User reviews176

    Review
    Top review
    Good for lighthearted entertainment
    This film is about a young alcoholic man who has to marry a woman whom he does not love, so that he can get his billion dollar inheritance from his mother.

    "Arthur" is a lighthearted comedy about a rich young man, who is still a child at heart. He has no sense of responsibility, as he does not have to work for any of the material wealth he has. Despite his immaturity and egocentricity and childishness, Arthur is a likable character. If other comedians portray him, he would easily become irritating and even offensive. So well done to Russell Brand. The romantic comedy element is also engaging and entertaining, so I find "Arthur" a good film for brainless entertainment.
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    • Jul 25, 2011

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 8, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros. (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Артур
    • Filming locations
      • Old Westbury Gardens - 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, Long Island, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Morra, Brezner, Steinberg and Tenenbaum Entertainment (MBST)
      • BenderSpink
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $33,035,397
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,222,756
      • Apr 10, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $48,147,945
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 50min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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