Arthur the King

2024

Action / Adventure / Drama / Sport

130
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 97% · 86 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 97% · 1K ratings
IMDb Rating 7.0/10 10 37878 37.9K

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Plot summary

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.

Director

Simon Cellan Jones Photo
Simon Cellan Jones

Top cast

Mark Wahlberg Photo
Mark Wahlberg as Michael
Nathalie Emmanuel Photo
Nathalie Emmanuel as Olivia
Rob Collins Photo
Rob Collins as Decker
Simu Liu Photo
Simu Liu as Leo
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by aachmanshekhar 7 / 10

Full of heart, yet nothing new!

I usually avoid trailers and spoilers before watching a movie, but with this one, even the poster hinted at a heart-wrenching story. Discovering it was based on real events hit me even harder.Dogs are just too precious, and movies like this always tug at the heartstrings. While it may not reach the emotional depth of classics like "A Dog's Journey" and "Hachiko," it still manages to make you care about the characters.Considering it's based on true events, there might not have been much room for story changes. However, I felt the human characters could've been more developed. For instance, the hiker girl revealing her father's cancer right before the race felt like a cheap way to evoke sympathy.Even Mark Wahlberg's character felt a bit underdeveloped. It's a classic case of "show, don't tell." Simply mentioning his emotional drivers through exposition didn't quite cut it and lessened the impact of his character growth.I think the movie could have benefited from being slightly longer to establish the stakes more firmly and give the dog more screen time in the first half.
Reviewed by andydavis-19959 8 / 10

A perfect feel good movie

I remember seeing this incredible real-life story in the media a few years ago, and was really pleased to see that it had been taken to the screen. The movie is exceptionally uplifting, has some strong competitive/adventure drama, and gives great portrayals of teamwork and camaraderie under arduous conditions.Arthur really is a special dog. Why and how he followed, caught up, and stayed with the race team is a heart touching mystery. It's amazing how much impact he seemed to have on the team.Arthur the King will definitely make your eyes glisten. Who can resist an inspiring movie about a wonderful dog?
Reviewed by SnoopyStyle 7 / 10

underdog dog

In 2015, Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg) leads a team of extreme racers. His driven stubborn decision ends their race early. His combative second Leo (Simu Liu) posts an unflattering pic. It's 3 years later and he's struggling with normal life. He decides to race one last time. He recruits veteran racer Chik (Ali Suliman) with a bad knee, Olivia (Nathalie Emmanuel), and Leo who has since become a social media influencer. Olivia is only racing for her legendary climber father who is dying from cancer. Then there is a dog.This is very fine. It's based on a true story. It is a standard underdog sports movie. Heck, they even have a dog. It is sweet. It is sincere. There are some good adventure thrills. The zip line scene looks great on top of the thrills. Again, it has a dog. It's great.
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