Arthur / Arthur 2: On the Rocks

Arthur (1981)

Arthur Bach (Dudley Moore) is a perpetually soused millionaire forced to choose between his considerable wealth--which he only gets to keep if he agrees to an arranged marriage--and the working-class waitress (Liza Minnelli) he truly loves. John Gielgud won a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for his portrayal as Arthur’s caustic butler. Geraldine Fitzgerald, Jill Eikenberry co-star; features the Oscar-winning song "Arthur’s Theme (The Best That You Can Do)"; directed by Steven Gordon. 97 min. C/Rtg: PG

Arthur 2: On The Rocks (1988)

Everyone’s favorite multimillionaire drunkard is back again in the hit comedy sequel, as perpetually pickled Arthur Bach (Dudley Moore) looks to make family life with new wife Linda (Liza Minnelli) complete by adopting. But when the vengeful dad (Stephen Elliott) of his jilted ex (Cynthia Sikes) turns the tap on his trust fund, will he be able to make a go of working class life? John Gielgud returns (sort of) as sarcastic butler Hobson; Geraldine Fitzgerald, Kathy Bates, Paul Benedict, Jack Gilford also star. 113 min. C/Rtg: PG

Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English DTS HD stereo Master Audio, DTS HD mono Master Audio, French Dolby Digital stereo, Dolby Digital mono, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo, Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH), French, Spanish; theatrical trailers.