Arthur 2: On the Rocks Arthur 2: On the Rocks Arthur 2: On the Rocks is a 1988 American comedy film and the sequel to the 1981 film "Arthur". Lead actors Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli reprised their roles. John Gielgud, who won an Academy Award for his role in the original film, reappears briefly in a drunken hallucination on Arthur's part. The film co-stars Kathy Bates as a woman who helps the characters of Arthur and Linda adopt a baby. Stephen Elliott reprises his role from the first film, but his daughter, Jill Eikenberry originally, is now played by Cynthia Sikes. Burt Bacharach returns
Arthur 2: On the Rocks rating of 13% based on 23 reviews. "The Washington Post" opined that "the result is about as funny as the plight of an alcoholic." Liza Minnelli earned the 1988 Golden Raspberry Award for "Worst Actress" of the year, by performing in "Arthur 2" as well as "Rent-a-Cop". Dudley Moore thought of the film as a failure and disowned it. The film was not a box office success; it earned $14.7 million in American ticket sales, compared to the original film's $95.5 million. Arthur 2: On the Rocks Arthur 2: On the Rocks is a 1988 American comedy film and the