The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur
Synopsis
Pack your bags, buckle your seatbelts, and get ready for an ARTHUR road trip to the family farm! Arthur's Great-Grand Uncle Theo is celebrating his 85th birthday, so the Reads (and Buster) are off to Ohio to join in the festivities. While D.W. and Arthur learn that farm life is a little different than life in Elwood City, Buster worries he may be getting in the way at this family reunion. With the help of Cousin Miles, some llamas, and a little bit of music, they all discover what it truly means to be family.
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Top Cast
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Kirsten Alter
Lorraine (voice)
Melissa Altro
Mrs. Armstrong (voice)
Sonja Ball
Jane Read (voice)
Scott Beaudin
Rattles (voice)
Tracy Braunstein
Kate Read (voice)
Daniel Brochu
Buster Baxter (voice)
Marc Brown
Marc Brown (voice)
Maggie Castle
Molly MacDonald (voice)
Corinne Conley
Older woman (voice)
Kelly Cutrara
Minnie Read (voice)
Ellen David
Bitzi Baxter (voice)
Bruce Dinsmore
David Read
Arthur Holden
Mr. Ratburn (voice)
Roy Lewis
Theodore Read (voice)
Roman Lutterotti
Arthur Read (voice)
Joanna Noyes
Grandma Thora (voice)
Ethan Pugiotto
D.W. Read (voice)
Sabryn Rock
Chrissy Read (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Greg Bailey
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Ferland, Peter K. Hirsch
- Original Score
- Raymond C. Fabi
- Original Title
- The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- GBH, Oasis Animation, PBS, PBS KIDS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Greg Bailey
Peter Ferland, Peter K. Hirsch
Raymond C. Fabi
Deborah Frank
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Ferland
Writer
Peter K. Hirsch
Writer
Greg Bailey
Director
Raymond C. Fabi
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur
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What is The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur about?
Pack your bags, buckle your seatbelts, and get ready for an ARTHUR road trip to the family farm! Arthur's Great-Grand Uncle Theo is celebrating his 85th birthday, so the Reads (and Buster) are off to Ohio to join in the festivities. While D.W. and Arthur learn that farm life is a little different than life in Elwood City, Buster worries he may be getting in the way at this family reunion. With the help of Cousin Miles, some llamas, and a little bit of music, they all discover what it truly means to be family.
Who directed The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur?
The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur was directed by Greg Bailey.
Who stars in The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur?
The principal cast of The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur includes Kirsten Alter, Melissa Altro, Sonja Ball, Scott Beaudin, Tracy Braunstein.
When was The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur released and how long is it?
The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur was composed by Raymond C. Fabi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur?
The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).