Arthur (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1981, Arthur is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Steve Gordon, running about 97 minutes. “The most fun money can buy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Arthur stars Dudley Moore as Arthur Bach, Liza Minnelli as Linda Marolla, John Gielgud as Hobson and Geraldine Fitzgerald as Martha Bach, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Arthur has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $95.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arthur page.
If you liked it. Fans of Arthur tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Arthur (1981)?
- In US, Arthur is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Arthur worth watching?
- Arthur holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Arthur?
- Arthur stars Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli, John Gielgud, Geraldine Fitzgerald and Jill Eikenberry.
- When was Arthur released?
- Arthur was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.