Arthur is a 2011 American romantic comedy film written by Peter Baynham and directed by Jason Winer. It is a remake of the 1981 film of the same name written and directed by Steve Gordon. Its story follows Arthur, a wealthy and alcoholic philanderer who, after a drunken run in with the law, is forced by his mother to marry Susan, a suitable spouse, or else he will be stripped of his inheritance. But things suddenly become complicated once he meets and falls in love with a free-spirited woman named Naomi. It stars Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner, Greta Gerwig, and Nick Nolte.
The film was produced and distributed by Warner Bros. and was released on April 8, 2011. It grossed $12.2 million during its opening weekend and $48.1 million worldwide, against a budget of $40 million. It received generally negative reviews and has a 26% rating based on 193 votes on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Arthur at AllMovie
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- Arthur at Box Office Mojo