Alan & Naomi
Seen it?1992 | 96 min | Drama, Family
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. 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 families. If you loved The Caine Mutiny or The Zone of Interest, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
When Naomi, a young refugee from Nazi-occupied Paris, moves into Alan Silverman’s building in New York, he does his best to avoid her. But despite Naomi's strange behavior and the language barrier, they slowly develop a deep and touching friendship.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$0K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sterling Van Wagenen
- Lukas HaasAlan Silverman
- Vanessa ZaouiNaomi Kirschenbaum
- Michael GrossSol Silverman
- Amy AquinoRuth Silverman
- Kevin ConnollyShaun Kelly
- Zohra LampertMrs. Liebman
- Victoria ChristianMrs. Kirschenbaum
- Charlie DowJoe Condello
- Randy WilliamsKen Newman
- Mary McMillanMrs. Landley