Avalon
Seen it?1990 | 126 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
A Polish-Jewish family comes to the U.S. at the beginning of the twentieth century. There, the family and their children try to make themselves a better future in the so-called promised land.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of America Awards: Best Screenplay – Written Directly for the Screen. Also nominated for 4 Oscars, 3 Golden Globes and 1 DGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$16 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Barry Levinson
- Armin Mueller-StahlSam Krichinsky
- Aidan QuinnJules Kaye
- Elizabeth PerkinsAnn Kaye
- Joan PlowrightEva Krichinsky
- Leo FuchsHymie Krichinsky
- Lou JacobiGabriel Krichynsky
- Eve GordonDottie Krik
- Kevin PollakIzzy Kirke
- Israel RubinekNathan Krichinsky
- Elijah WoodMichael Kaye