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Released 2 years ago.
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Arthur the King
"An unexpected encounter. An unlikely bond. An unforgettable adventure."
2024 1h 47m EN
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Synopsis
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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.
“An unexpected encounter. An unlikely bond. An unforgettable adventure.”
Cast
Mark Wahlberg
Michael
Simu Liu
Leo
Juliet Rylance
Helen
Nathalie Emmanuel
Olivia
Ali Suliman
Chik
Bear Grylls
Himself
Paul Guilfoyle
Charlie
Rob Collins
Decker
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Simon Cellan Jones
- Writers
- Michael Brandt
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- Canada, United States of America
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WORLD
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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Simon Cellan Jones, shot by Jacques Jouffret. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by Kevin Matley. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Gary D. Roach shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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CAST
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Mark Wahlberg and Simu Liu and Juliet Rylance carry the top of the cast.
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FACT
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Marketing tagline: "An unexpected encounter. An unlikely bond. An unforgettable adventure.".
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WILD
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IMDB entry: tt10720352 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Simon Cellan Jones directs. Jacques Jouffret behind the camera. Kevin Matley scores. Gary D. Roach cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 1Released 2 years ago.
- 2International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
- 3Directed by Simon Cellan Jones, shot by Jacques Jouffret. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 4Original score by Kevin Matley. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 5Editor Gary D. Roach shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 6Mark Wahlberg and Simu Liu and Juliet Rylance carry the top of the cast.
- 7Marketing tagline: "An unexpected encounter. An unlikely bond. An unforgettable adventure.".
- 8IMDB entry: tt10720352 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
- 9Classified under 15 themes, including "based on true story", "costa rica", "lost dog", "emotional journey".
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Jacques Jouffret
- Original score
- Kevin Matley
- Editing
- Gary D. Roach
- Stunt coordinator
- Sean Graham
- Runtime
- 107 min · 1h 47m
- Aspect ratio (typical)
- 1.37:1 (Academy)
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $19,000,000
- Box office
- $40,829,138
- Return
- 215% of budget
- Original language
- EN
- Certification (US)
- PG-13
Also by
Simon Cellan Jones
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Trailers & featurettes
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Production companies
Who made it
Entertainment One
CA
Tucker Tooley Entertainment
US
Municipal Pictures
US
Atmosphere Entertainment MM
US
Key crew
- BookMikael Lindnord
- EditorGary D. Roach
- Production DesignerMailara Santana
- Costume DesignerCarol Ramsey
- ProducerTucker Tooley
- ProducerMark Canton
- ProducerTessa Tooley
- ProducerCourtney Solomon
- Executive ProducerMark Wahlberg
- Executive ProducerMikael Lindnord
- Executive ProducerMichael Brandt
- Executive ProducerDorothy Canton
- Production Sound MixerMichael B. Koff
- Unit Production ManagerPatty Long
- Unit Production ManagerEmily Kacere
- Unit Production ManagerJustin Bursch
- First Assistant DirectorJohn McKeown
- Second Assistant DirectorSteve Lonano
- Second Assistant DirectorDevan Linforth
- Post ProducerAndre Coutu
- Stunt CoordinatorSean Graham
- Stunt DoubleChase Armitage
- Stunt DoubleRyan Ryusaki
- Stunt DoubleEleanor Smart
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- based on true story
- costa rica
- lost dog
- emotional journey
- dog adventure
- overcoming obstacles
- life changing encounter
- trust building
- extreme race
- stray dog rescue
- team spirit
- mountain trails
- human‑animal bond
- unexpected companionship
- physical hardship
Release history · US
When it landed
- Premiere2024-02-19· Los Angeles, California
- Theatrical2024-03-15PG-13
- Digital2024-04-23PG-13
- Physical2024-05-28PG-13· Blu-ray / DVD
- TV2024-09-11PG-13· Starz
Also known as
International titles
- ArthurMX
- 冠军亚瑟CN
- ArthurES
- Kral ArturAZ
