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Critics Consensus

It's hard to deny Arthur the King's ability to tug at the heartstrings, although it may have been more effective if it had taken a subtler approach.

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Audience Says

Arthur the King is a feel-good movie with enough excitement and heartwarming drama to entertain the whole family.

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Kyle Smith Wall Street Journal Film by film, Mr. Wahlberg is using his pull to create a tribute to the world’s tough, decent, humble working guys. Mar 19, 2024 Full Review Lindsey Bahr Associated Press Maybe the movie will direct some eyes toward the existence of the Arthur Foundation, but while the movie goes down easy enough it is, on the whole, a bit unsatisfying. Rated: 2/4 Mar 19, 2024 Full Review Nell Minow RogerEbert.com The movie reminds us that we should pay close attention to the goals we set for ourselves, to decide whether achieving them will really give us what we are hoping for and what it means to win. Rated: 3/4 Mar 16, 2024 Full Review Vinamra Mathur Firstpost The visuals are stunning and the film keeps you on the edge of your seats. Cinematographer Jacques Jouffret sucks you in the world he shoots and handled ably by Simon Jones. Rated: 3/5 Jul 24, 2024 Full Review Steve Morrissey Radio Times The ace up this drama's sleeve, though, is Ukai, the scrappy, hairy crossbreed playing Arthur. Rated: 3/5 Jul 22, 2024 Full Review Emiliano Basile EscribiendoCine While the dog and Wahlberg do their best to move the audience with their attitude of dedication towards each other, the film fails to touch the sensitive fibers typical of this type of story. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 6/10 Jul 9, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

Lori B A good movie from start to finish! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/29/24 Full Review Jtex Highly entertaining movie that kept me engaged throughout. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/25/24 Full Review corrine what a great movie would see it again...loved it.. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/23/24 Full Review Lanette Great wholesome movie! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/01/24 Full Review LeslieK My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this movie! We both like watching extreme sporting team events and this didnt disappoint. Mark Wallberg was great and Arthur the is adorable. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/30/24 Full Review Anson Amazing movie! Mark Wahlburg has another hit with Arthur the King. Brilliant film that has everything: adventure, heart stopping action, and emotional scenes to make you cry. Beautiful movie! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/29/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Over the course of ten days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg) and a scrappy street dog companion dubbed Arthur. Based on an incredible true story, ARTHUR THE KING follows Light, desperate for one last chance to win, as he convinces a sponsor to back him and a team of athletes (Simu Liu, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Ali Suliman) for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. As the team is pushed to their outer limits of endurance in the race, Arthur redefines what victory, loyalty and friendship truly mean.

Director

Simon Cellan Jones

Producer

Mark Canton, Luis Ignacio Rodriguez, Tucker Tooley, Courtney Solomon, Tessa Tooley, Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson

Screenwriter

Michael Brandt

Distributor

Lionsgate

Production Co

Tucker Tooley Entertainment, Municipal Pictures, Mark Canton

Rating

PG-13 (Some Strong Language)

Genre

Drama, Adventure

Original Language

English

Release Date (Theaters)

Mar 15, 2024, Wide

Release Date (Streaming)

Apr 23, 2024

Box Office (Gross USA)

$25.0M

Runtime

1h 47m

Aspect Ratio

Digital 2.39:1