Arthur, the story of a rich playboy who’s never quite grown up, came out on DVD this past Friday. How does he compare with other rich kids on film and TV?
Tony Stark—Iron Man
A young industrialist who makes an armoured suit to fight evil. Now, if only his company didn’t also make weapons.
Preston Waters—Blank Check
When a gangster accidentally gives Preston an blank check, Preston cashes it for one million dollars. Now he’s rich and on the run from both gangs and the police.
Arthur—Arthur
Obnoxious and lazy, Arthur’s used to getting everything he wants. But when he falls for a girl his family doesn’t approve of, he finds himself in danger of losing his inheritance.
Violet Beauregarde—Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
A spoiled, gum-chewing girl who gets her comeuppance when she is turned into a giant blueberry during the tour of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory.
Miley Stewart—Hannah Montana
She may act like a “normal” teen girl, but she’s really a millionaire pop superstar.
London Tipton—The Suite Life of Zach and Cody
The daughter of the owner of the Tipton hotel chain, London is utterly shallow and self-centred. It’s hard to feel bad for her, though, because she’s so naive.
Cher—Clueless
Cher has everything she wants—money, popularity. But when she starts looking for love, she discovers there may be more to life than clothes and makeup.
Frank Abagnale Jr.—Catch Me If You Can
A teen con artist who pretends to be a flight attendant, a doctor and a lawyer, getting bags of money and the girl of his dreams in the process. Based on a true story.
Ritchie Rich—Ritchie Rich
When the movie opens, Ritchie, son of two of the richest people on the planet, has everything he wants—except friends. But soon a group of average kids realise that despite his money, Ritchie isn’t that much different than they are.
Bruce Wayne—Batman
A rich orphan who becomes a superhero, not by discovering supernatural powers, but by building tools and gadgets to give him special abilities.