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Avalon

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2001 | 107 min | Action, Science Fiction

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Ready Player One or The Creator, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Mind-bending.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Polish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In a future world, young people are increasingly becoming addicted to an illegal (and potentially deadly) battle simulation game called Avalon. When Ash, a star player, hears of rumors that a more advanced level of the game exists somewhere, she gives up her loner ways and joins a gang of explorers. Even if she finds the gateway to the next level, will she ever be able to come back to reality?

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $9 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 41K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mamoru Oshii

  • Małgorzata ForemniakAsh
  • Władysław KowalskiGame Master
  • Jerzy GudejkoMurphy
  • Dariusz BiskupskiBishop
  • Bartłomiej ŚwiderskiStunner
  • Katarzyna BargiełowskaReceptionist
  • Alicja SaprykGill
  • Zuzanna KaszGhost
  • Adam SzyszkowskiPlayer A
  • Marek StawinskiPlayer C