Avalon

1990, Drama, 2h 6m

27 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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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:
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, Dolby SR

Cast & Crew

Armin Mueller-Stahl
Sam Krichinsky
Aidan Quinn
Jules Kaye
Elizabeth Perkins
Ann Kaye
Leo Fuchs
Hymie Krichinsky
Eve Gordon
Dottie Kirk
Lou Jacobi
Gabriel Krichinsky
Joan Plowright
Eva Krichinsky
Kevin Pollak
Izzy Kirk
Israel Rubinek
Nathan Krichinsky
Elijah Wood
Michael Kaye
Grant Gelt
Teddy Kirk
Barry Levinson
Director
Mark Johnson
Producer
Barry Levinson
Producer
Charles Newirth
Associate Producer
Marie Ro
Associate Producer
Allen Daviau
Cinematographer
Stu Linder
Film Editor
Ellen Chenoweth
Casting
Peter Giuliano
First Assistant Director
Christine Larson
Second Assistant Director
John Rusk
Second Assistant Director
Mark Cotone
Second Assistant Director
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Audience Reviews for Avalon

  • Sep 05, 2014
    Sweet. Realistic. A bit slow, but rich in character and well-acted.
    Dannielle A Super Reviewer
  • 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.
    Jim H Super Reviewer
  • Jan 12, 2007
    My husband was an extra in the firefighter scenes!
    Ida K Super Reviewer
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