Apple TVArthur (1981)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
Overview
Arthur is a 30-year-old child who will inherit $750 million if he complies with his family's demands and marries the woman of their choosing.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
Arthur is a 30-year-old child who will inherit $750 million if he complies with his family's demands and marries the woman of their choosing.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores themes of love, responsibility, and personal growth against a backdrop of inherited wealth and class differences. While it gently critiques the superficiality of extreme wealth, its central solution is individual maturation and prioritizing genuine human connection, leading to a neutral political stance.
The film features traditional casting with a predominantly white ensemble and no explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on the personal journey of its white, male protagonist, without engaging in critical portrayals of traditional identities or centering explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features Hobson, Arthur's devoted butler, whose character is widely interpreted as gay. He is portrayed with exceptional dignity, wit, and emotional depth, serving as Arthur's moral compass and most significant relationship. His implied identity is never a source of mockery or degradation, instead contributing to a complex and beloved character essential to the narrative's heart. The portrayal is affirming of his worth.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1981 film "Arthur" is an original story with characters created for this specific production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters from prior source material whose gender could have been altered.
The 1981 film "Arthur" introduced its own original characters. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which these characters' races were established and subsequently changed in this film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.9
6.5
Critic Ratings
8.6
6.9
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