Over the course of ten days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light and a scrappy street dog companion dubbed Arthur. As the team is pushed to their outer limits of endurance in the race, Arthur redefines what victory, loyalty and friendship truly mean.
Over the course of ten days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light and a scrappy street dog companion dubbed Arthur. As the team is pushed to their outer limits of endurance in the race, Arthur redefines what victory, loyalty and friendship truly mean.
The film promotes universal positive values such as cooperation, selflessness, and perseverance through the context of an adventure race and a human-animal bond, without engaging in explicit political commentary or aligning with specific ideological viewpoints.
The movie features a racially and ethnically diverse cast, showcasing a multicultural team dynamic. However, some critiques highlight its portrayal of the Global South through a stereotypical lens, which reflects ongoing colonial narratives.
Arthur the King does not include identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on an adventure race, the bond between team members and a dog, and personal redemption, without exploring LGBTQ+ representation or related social issues.
The film features female characters Olivia and Helen in supporting roles related to adventure racing and personal life. There are no scenes depicting any female character engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.
The film is based on a true story centered on a male protagonist and a male dog. While female characters are present in supporting roles, the provided information explicitly states the film does not feature a gender swap or female-centric narrative in the racing context.
The film, based on a true story, features a main character whose race aligns with the historical figure. The diverse supporting cast does not portray characters whose race was canonically or historically established as different, consistent with the provided information that there is no evidence of race-swapping.
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