Arthur (2011 film)
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.
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| Directed by | Jason Winer |
| Screenplay by | Peter Baynham |
| Story by | Steve Gordon |
| Based on | Arthur by Steve Gordon |
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| Cinematography | Uta Briesewitz |
| Edited by | Brent White |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $40 million |
| Box office | $48.1 million |
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.