Avalon High
Seen it?2011 | 91 min | Fantasy, Family, Drama, TV Movie
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans and families. If you loved Descendants or The Green Mile, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Elaine "Ellie" Harrison has just moved from Minnesota to Annapolis, Maryland while her parents take a year-long sabbatical to continue their medieval studies in nearby Washington D.C. Her new high school, Avalon High, seems like a typical high school with the stereotypical students: Lance the jock, Jennifer the cheerleader, Marco, the bad boy/desperado, and Will, the senior class president, quarterback, and all around good guy. But not everyone at Avalon High is who they appear to be, not even Ellie herself. Eventually, it becomes apparent that Avalon High is a situation where the ancient Arthurian legend is repeating itself.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
Nominated for 1 DGA Award.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 51K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stuart Gillard
- Britt RobertsonAllie Pennington
- Gregg SulkinWill Wagner
- Joey PollariMiles
- Devon GrayeMarco
- Molly C. QuinnJen
- Steve ValentineMr. Moore
- Chris TavarezLance Benwick
- Don LakeAllie's Father
- Ingrid ParkAllie's Mother
- Anthony IngruberSean