Arthur
dir. Steve Gordon · 1981
Plot
Arthur is a happy drunk with no pretensions at any ambition. He is also the heir to a vast fortune which he is told will only be his if he marries Susan. He does not love Susan, but she will make something of him the family expects. Arthur proposes but then meets a girl with no money, with whom he could easily fall in love.
Why watch
Arthur, a carefree heir to a fortune, finds himself torn between the expectations of marrying Susan and the genuine connection he feels for a woman with no money. As he navigates the whimsical nightlife of New York City, the film captures the charm of his comedic misadventures and the tension between societal duty and personal desire. Watching it is like being swept into a playful dance of romance and humor, where every encounter reveals the complexities of love and identity.