Arthur(1981)
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Arthur Synopsis
Arthur is a 30-year-old child who will inherit $750 million if he complies with his family's demands and marries the woman of their choosing.
Arthur (1981) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Steve Gordon, released on July 17, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli, John Gielgud and Geraldine Fitzgerald. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 483 ratings.
- Director:
- Steve Gordon
- Writers:
- Steve Gordon
- Producers:
- Robert Greenhut
- Cinematographer:
- Fred Schuler
- Composer:
- Burt Bacharach
- Production:
- Orion Pictures, Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
- Budget:
- $7,000,000
- Revenue:
- $95,461,682
- Status:
- Released
Arthur (1981) Trailer
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Arthur Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
- Thomas Barbour
Thomas Barbour
as Stanford Bach
Anne DeSalvo
as Gloria
- Marjorie Barnes
Marjorie Barnes
as Hooker
- Dillon Evans
Dillon Evans
as Plaza Maitre D'
Key crew
Directed by Steve Gordon, written by Steve Gordon, produced by Robert Greenhut.
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Arthur Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 483 ratings.
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Arthur – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Arthur online?
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Arthur (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Arthur?
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The main cast of Arthur (1981) includes Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli, John Gielgud, Geraldine Fitzgerald and Jill Eikenberry. The film was directed by Steve Gordon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Arthur released?
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Arthur was released on July 17, 1981 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Arthur worth watching?
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Arthur (1981) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 483 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Arthur?
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Yes. The official Arthur trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.