
Arthur
2011

1988
PGDirector
Bud Yorkin
Runtime
113 minutes
Average Rating
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Arthur loses his fortune for staying with Linda, right as the two were preparing to adopt a child. As their marriage suffers, Arthur plans for a way to get his money back, but first he must sober up and get a real job.
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Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The story centers on a heterosexual romantic partnership between Arthur and Linda. There is no evidence of non-cisnormative identities or critiques of heteronormativity.
Gender Representation
The narrative focuses on a male protagonist navigating a crisis of competence and leadership. Agency for resolving the central conflict is positioned primarily with the male lead.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The plot suggests a standard domestic comedy framework. There is no indication of a non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast or diverse casting used to disrupt historical norms.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
Themes lean toward the preservation of traditional institutions like marriage and parenthood. The arc emphasizes restoring order rather than critiquing Western social structures.
Disability Representation
The protagonist's need to sober up touches upon substance use and recovery. However, the portrayal lacks enough detail to determine if it offers agency or uses tropes.
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AI Analysis
Arthur 2: On the Rocks follows a conventional character-driven trajectory centered on personal redemption and socioeconomic reintegration. The plot prioritizes the restoration of stability through traditional means, such as regaining wealth and employment. The film functions as a traditional character study that reinforces established social hierarchies. It lacks significant disruption to gender, racial, or cultural norms, focusing instead on the pursuit of individual responsibility and the nuclear family model.

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