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      Avalon

      1990, Drama, 2h 6m

      28 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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      Movie Info

      This drama, largely based on the family history of director Barry Levinson, follows the immigrant Krichinsky clan as they settle in Baltimore during the early 20th century. While Sam Krichinsky (Armin Mueller-Stahl) establishes roots in the city and finds a wife (Joan Plowright), his ambitious son, Jules (Aidan Quinn), who changes his last name to Kaye, tries to live the American Dream by opening an appliance store, revealing cultural and generational gaps.

      • Rating: PG

      • Genre: Drama

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Barry Levinson

      • Producer: Mark Johnson, Barry Levinson

      • Release Date (Theaters):  wide

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $14.9M

      • Runtime:

      • Production Co: TriStar Pictures, Baltimore Pictures

      • Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR

      Cast & Crew

      Aidan Quinn
      Leo Fuchs
      Eve Gordon
      Lou Jacobi
      Joan Plowright
      Israel Rubinek
      Elijah Wood
      Grant Gelt
      Charles Newirth
      Marie Ro
      Allen Daviau
      Stu Linder
      Peter Giuliano
      Christine Larson
      John Rusk
      Mark Cotone

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      • Sep 05, 2014

        Sweet. Realistic. A bit slow, but rich in character and well-acted.

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      • Sep 09, 2013

        An insular Jewish immigrant family adjusts to American life in 1950s Baltimore. In the sub-genre of film that is "immigrants adjust to American life," a genre that In America dominates, Avalon is not bad. Its elements of magical realism ring false and over-bearing, but the characters are sharply constructed and often interesting. Strong performances by Armin Mueller-Stahl (has he ever given a bad performance) and Aidan Quinn (who has given plenty of bad performances) carry the film despite circular plotlines about who cuts the turkey and when. Overall, this film is good, but it's nothing to write back to the Motherland about.

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      • Jan 12, 2007

        My husband was an extra in the firefighter scenes!

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