Arthur 2: On the Rocks (1988)
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13% of critics liked it
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32% of users liked it
(7,405 ratings)
In this sequel to the 1981 hit comedy Arthur, the story picks up where it left off with the bibulous millionaire hero (Dudley Moore) marrying poverty-stricken Linda Marolla (Liza Minnelli) instead of going through with a prearranged wealthy marriage. The vengeful father (Stephen Elliott) of the… More In this sequel to the 1981 hit comedy Arthur, the story picks up where it left off with the bibulous millionaire hero (Dudley Moore) marrying poverty-stricken Linda Marolla (Liza Minnelli) instead of going through with a prearranged wealthy marriage. The vengeful father (Stephen Elliott) of the justifiably jilted bride begins pulling a few crooked strings, and before long, Arthur is broke. Worse still, Linda is pregnant. Will Arthur crawl back into a bottle, or will he save the day? John Gielgud makes a cameo appearance as the ghost of the family-retainer character he played in the first Arthur, while Dudley Moore's real-life wife Brogan Lane shows up in a minor role. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Bud Yorkin
- Genres
- Comedy
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jul 8, 1988 Wide
- Studio
- Warner Home Video
Critic Reviews
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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...one of the most underwhelming sequels in cinematic history.
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John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
A poor Arthur is even more obnoxious than a rich Arthur. (Blu-ray Edition)
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John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
It would have been better for Warners to have left well enough alone.
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Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com
Unnecessary sequel to now politically incorrect comedy of alcoholism. Great cast, however.
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Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
Doesn't have as many big laughs as the classic 1981 original, but the characters are still likable enough for this to merit a passing grade.
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Cast
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Dudley Moore
as Arthur Bach
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Liza Minnelli
as Linda Marolla
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John Gielgud
as Hobson
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Geraldine Fitzgerald
as Martha Bach
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Paul Benedict
as Fairchild
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Cynthia Sikes
as Susan Johnson
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Kathy Bates
as Mrs. Canby
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Stephen Elliott
as Burt Johnson
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Barney Martin
as Ralph Marolla
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Jack Gilford
as Mr. Butterworth Super
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Thomas Barbour
as Stanford Bach
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Mary Betten
as Housekeeper Wife
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Linda A. Borgeson
as Diner Customer
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Ron Canada
as Bartender
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Eagle Eye Cherry
as Teenager
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Nick de Mauro
as Building Superintendent
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Darryl Edwards
as Johnson Guard
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Aileen Fitzpatrick
as Saleswoman
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Daniel Greene
as Troy
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Joe Jamrog
as Doorman
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Cameron Johann
as Hardware Store Customer #2
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Joseph Leon
as Hank
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Robert Levine
as Cabdriver
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Ken Magee
as Hardware Store Customer #1
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Molly McClure
as Greta
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Raymond O'Connor
as Drunk #1
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Joe Restivo
as Seedy Bartender
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Don Stark
as Diner Customer
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J. Christopher Sullivan
as Diner Customer
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Ken Sylk
as Man in Shadows
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John C. Vennema
as Maitre D'
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Terry Wills
as Man in Alley
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Jason Wingreen
as Boardmember #2
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Brogan Lane
as Cindy
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Ted Ross
as Bitterman
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Larry Golden
as Bum
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Frederikke Borge
as Decorator
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Carl Bressler
as Diner Customer
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John O'Neill
as Housekeeper Husband
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John A. Zee
as Bald Executive
- Dave O'Brien
- Sir John Gielgud
