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Arthur Newman streaming

2012 Movie United States Drama, Comedy 101 min Ages 16+
By: Dante Ariola With: M. Emmet Walsh, Kristin Lehman, Colin Firth, Emily Blunt, Lucas Hedges

Wallace Avery hates his job. His ex-wife and son hate him, and he's blown his one shot at living his dream. Not wanting to face all this, he stages his own death and buys himself a new identity as Arthur Newman. However, Arthur's road trip towards anew life is interrupted by the arrival of the beautiful but fragile Mike, who is also trying to leave her past behind. Drawn to one another, these two damaged souls begin to connect as they break into empty homes and take on the identities of the absent owners: elderly newlyweds, a high-roller and his Russian lady, among others. Through this process, Arthur and Mike discover that what they love most about each other are the identities they left at home, and their real journey, that of healing, begins.

Filmium rating
50%

Mood

Melancholic
Reflective
Regretful
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Dante Ariola
Becky Johnston
Kristin Lehman
M. Emmet Walsh
Emily Blunt
Lucas Hedges
Anne Heche
Phillip Troy Linger
Colin Firth

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Contemporary
Grounded
Naturalistic
Naturalistic Lighting
Relatable
Steady Camera

Narrative Structure

Character Study
Nonlinear

Pace

Character-Driven
Moderate
Reflective
Slow-Paced
Steady

Runtime

Long Runtime

Soundtrack

Ambient Music
Subtle Score

Style

Character-Driven
Cinematic
Drama
Moderate Pacing
Realistic

Time-Period

2010S
Modern

Central Conflict

Emotional Healing
Faking Death
New Identity

Characters

Estranged Son
Former Golfer
Troubled Young Woman

Ending

Reconciliation
Redemption
Self-Acceptance

Historical Context

Early 2010S

Key Plot Points

Identity Deception
Return Home
Romantic Relationship

Plot

Escape
Escape From Past
Identity
Identity Theft
Redemption
Self-Discovery

Setting

Florida
Indiana
Midwest
Varied Locations

Shooting Location

Indiana
North Carolina
Virginia

Theme

Emotional Healing
Escape From Past
Human Connection
Identity
Identity And Self-Discovery
Redemption

Genre

Character Study
Comedy
Comedy-Drama
Drama
Romantic Comedy

Audiences

Adults
Character-Driven
Drama Lovers
Independent Film Fans
Young Adults

Titles

Arthur Newman

Critical Reception

Bland
Critic Consensus
Poor Reviews

Ratings

Low Rating

Reception

Character-Driven
Critical Reception
Independent Film
Mixed Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2012
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