Overview
An adventure racer finds an unexpected companion in a stray dog, leading to a journey of endurance and friendship.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- uplifting
- emotional
- hopeful
- family movie night
- inspirational viewing
What critics said
Critics found the film watchable and emotionally sincere, especially in its man-and-dog relationship, while noting that its story elements do not always mesh and its sentiment can feel familiar.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Michael adopts the stray dog Arthur, and their trust deepens as they endure an extreme race together.
The central adventure follows an epic multisport endurance race through demanding terrain and obstacles.
Meeting and adopting Arthur changes Michael's outlook while reshaping the team's journey through competition.
Arthur is a stray dog navigating the hazards of an extreme race and becoming the emotional center of the journey.
Films like Arthur the King, and why
The Eighty-Sixth Annual Academy Awards
shared true-story adventure, endurance competition, emotional human-animal bond, and uplifting survival drama
The Call of the Wild
shared inspirational adventure, wilderness obstacles, and a strong man-dog relationship built through hardship
Eddie the Eagle
shared based-on-true-events sports drama, perseverance through extreme physical challenges, and warm emotional resolution
Eight Below
shared canine-centered adventure, rescue themes, dangerous terrain, and sentimental family-friendly storytelling
Movie Details
- Director
- Simon Cellan Jones
- Release Date
- 2024-02-22
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (996)
Cast
- Mark Wahlberg
- Simu Liu
- Juliet Rylance
- Nathalie Emmanuel
- Ali Suliman
- Bear Grylls
- Paul Guilfoyle
- Rob Collins
- Alani iLongwe
- Cece Valentina
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
- 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 the King about?
- An adventure racer and a rescued stray dog forge an extraordinary partnership while enduring a punishing international endurance race.
- What is Arthur the King like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Arthur the King as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Arthur the King violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Arthur the King.
- What did critics think of Arthur the King?
- Critics found the film watchable and emotionally sincere, especially in its man-and-dog relationship, while noting that its story elements do not always mesh and its sentiment can feel familiar.
- Which films are like Arthur the King?
- Films with a similar feel include The Eighty-Sixth Annual Academy Awards, The Call of the Wild, Eddie the Eagle, and Eight Below.
- How long is Arthur the King?
- Arthur the King runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch Arthur the King?
- In United States, Arthur the King streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel.
