---
title: "Arthur Newman"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/arthur-newman-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 127374
imdb_id: "tt1930546"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 225
content_rating: "R"
---

# Arthur Newman (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/arthur-newman-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Arthur Newman" (2012).
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Title: Arthur Newman
Year: 2012
Genre: Drama (Source 1), Comedy-drama (Source 5), American (Source 5).
Director: Dante Ariola (Source 5).
Cast: Colin Firth and Emily Blunt (Source 5).
Writer: Becky Johnston (Source 5).
Runtime: 1h 33m (Source 1).
Rating: R (Source 1).
US Release Date: 04/26/2013 (Source 1).
Plot:
A man fakes his own death and assumes a new identity to escape his life (Source 1, 3, 5).
The man is a former professional golfer (Source 5).
His new identity is a golf pro (Source 4).
He is a discontent, middle-aged man (Source 4).
He moves in with a woman who is also trying to leave her past behind (Source 1, 3).
The woman is described as

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Beamafilm | Beamafilm | Beamafilm, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dante Ariola
- **Networks / Studios**: Cross Creek Pictures, Vertebra Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Colin Firth** as *Arthur Newman*
- **Emily Blunt** as *Mike Fitzgerald*
- **Lucas Hedges** as *Kevin Avery*
- **Anne Heche** as *Mina Crawley*
- **M. Emmet Walsh** as *Zazek*
- **Kristin Lehman** as *Mary Alice Wells*
- **Phillip Troy Linger** as *Fuller Wells*
- **Sterling Beaumon** as *Grant Wells*
- **Autumn Dial** as *Charyl*
- **Steve Coulter** as *Owen Hadley*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Arthur Newman online?
Arthur Newman is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Arthur Newman worth watching?
Arthur Newman holds a community rating of 5.6/10 based on 225 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Arthur Newman and when was it released?
Arthur Newman is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 2012. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Arthur Newman?
Arthur Newman was directed by Dante Ariola.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Arthur Newman — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/127374)
- [Arthur Newman (2012) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1930546/fullcredits/)
- [Arthur Newman (2012) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/127374-arthur-newman/cast)
- [Arthur Newman (2012) | Kaleidescape Movie Store](https://www.kaleidescape.com/marine-movie-store/movie/arthur-newman-2012)
- [Arthur Newman (2012) - Dante Ariola | Synopsis, Movie Info, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/arthur-newman-am3184)
- [Arthur Newman (2012) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/arthur-newman/credits)

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