Arthur The King Parents Guide

I was able to screen Arthur The King in order to write this Arthur The King Parents Guide. All opinions are my own.

I love a good movie, but even more than a good movie, I love a true story made into a good movie. When you watch “Arthur the King” be prepared for a ride that will keep you engaged and wanting more and more throughout the whole film. I love dogs, and we lost our Jakey to cancer last summer – so this movie was very emotional for me. So just be prepared to go in – for a very raw and emotional journey that will leave you feeling good and happy.

The story is based on a 2016 non-fiction book entitled “Arthur – The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home,” by Mikael Lindnord. Mikael Lindnord is the storyteller of his own true experiences during a 435-mile competitive adventure race with 3 teammates in Ecuador in 2014.

The movie takes place in the Dominican Republic. During the “Adventure Race World Championship,” the main character “Michael Light,” played by (Mark Wahlberg) encounters and befriends a stray dog who appears to have been abused, not taken care of, and in need of medical attention. The team soon becomes attached to the dog and eventually gives him his unique name, “Arthur – The King,” named after and in honor of the King of Camelot.

As Arthur befriends and accompanies the adventure race team on their trek through the Dominican Republic, they encounter multiple obstacles including life-threatening and nail-biting moments. The suspense builds as they face injury and illness during the race and possible elimination.

This heartwarming film will give you a renewed love for animals “especially dogs” as you witness this testament to loyalty, love, kindness, friendship, and relentless perseverance. The cast is superb as well as the acting and the directing.

The all-star cast includes:

Mark Wahlberg – Michael Light
Simu Liu – Leo
Nathalie Emmanuel – Olivia
Ali Suliman – Chik
Bear Grylls – News (narrator)
Juliet Rylance – Helena “Lindnord” Light
Rob Collins – Decker Swanson
Carlton Byrd – John

Arthur The King opens in theaters on March 15, 2024

Arthur The King is Rated PG-13 for some strong language. It runs for 1hr 30m.

While it does show a lot of pictures of the real Mikael Lindnord and his family during the “feature credits”, there are no end-credit scenes for Arthur The King. So when the main credits start rolling, you can head out.

Sex & Nudity – 1/5 – Shows some of the characters in sports bras, and leggings as they are exercising. Shows the men topless at some points. Other than a few kisses between married people, no sexuality.

Violence & Gore – 1/5 – Loud interactions and scuffles between teammates. Nothing crazy. Shows a man puking. A foot is shown with a large bloody blister and skin hanging off (but not overly gross). Shows injuries on the dog.

Profanity – 2/5 -6+ uses of God, GD, Jesus, 5+ uses of damn, 17+ uses of shit, 1+ use of bitch, 2+ uses of ass, 10+ uses of hell, and 1 very pronounced F bomb towards the end of the movie by Michael (Mark Wahlberg). One character says “church balls for nuts”.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking – 1/5 – Prescribed pain meds and OTC pain meds

Frightening & Intense Scenes – 3/5 – There are several scenes in the movie where it is like life and death with the different teammates. They experience everything from almost falling off a cliff, to getting stuck on a zipline. Many scenes with Arthur are very emotional and can be triggering if you have a pet (or have lost one).

I would say 10+ for this movie as some of the scenes are a little more intense and there is some language.

I give it a 5/5!

Arthur The King

Don’t expect to sit back and relax during this. While there are some slower parts of the movie, most of it is on the edge of your seat as you cheer, laugh, cry, and celebrate with Michael and his team. Love the movie – and it’s a great story and a reminder to work hard and believe in yourself.

Arthur The King Parents Guide

Arthur The King opens in theaters on March 15, 2024

About Arthur The King:

Arthur The King – In Theaters March 15

Over the course of ten days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg) and a scrappy street dog companion dubbed Arthur. Based on an incredible true story, ARTHUR THE KING follows Light, desperate for one last chance to win, as he convinces a sponsor to back him and a team of athletes (Simu Liu, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Ali Suliman) for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. As the team is pushed to their outer limits of endurance in the race, Arthur redefines what victory, loyalty and friendship truly mean.