Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- boozy
- sentimental
- broad
- christmas viewing
- nostalgic comedy night
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed the sequel as an unnecessary and substantially less funny follow-up whose boozy charm had curdled.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Arthur loses his $750 million fortune and must face unemployment and reduced circumstances.
The sequel places Arthur's boozy playboy identity under the pressure of total financial collapse and marital responsibility.
Linda's desire to have a baby presses Arthur to become more responsible within their marriage.
Arthur's alcoholism is central to the premise and repeatedly shapes his precarious life after losing his fortune.
Films like Arthur 2: On the Rocks, and why
Arthur
1980s romantic comedy centered on a wealthy, irresponsible protagonist whose charm drives the humor
The Goodbye Girl
warm romantic comedy combining class privilege, personal responsibility, and broad comic performance
Trading Places
fish out of water comedy about an affluent character navigating an unfamiliar, less privileged life
Scrooged
holiday-set romantic comedy with eccentric characters and a sincere emotional core
Movie Details
- Director
- Bud Yorkin
- Release Date
- 1988-07-08
- Runtime
- 113 min
- Rating
- 5.5 / 10 (163)
Cast
- Dudley Moore
- Liza Minnelli
- John Gielgud
- Geraldine Fitzgerald
- Stephen Elliott
- Paul Benedict
- Cynthia Sikes
- Kathy Bates
- Jack Gilford
- Ted Ross
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Arthur 2: On the Rocks about?
- Arthur's fall from billionaire playboy to penniless alcoholic tests whether love and impending fatherhood can make him grow up.
- What is Arthur 2: On the Rocks like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Arthur 2: On the Rocks as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Arthur 2: On the Rocks violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Arthur 2: On the Rocks.
- What did critics think of Arthur 2: On the Rocks?
- Critics broadly viewed the sequel as an unnecessary and substantially less funny follow-up whose boozy charm had curdled.
- Which films are like Arthur 2: On the Rocks?
- Films with a similar feel include Arthur, The Goodbye Girl, Trading Places, and Scrooged.
- How long is Arthur 2: On the Rocks?
- Arthur 2: On the Rocks runs 113 minutes.
- Where can I watch Arthur 2: On the Rocks?
- In United States, Arthur 2: On the Rocks streams on Howdy Amazon Channel.
