Avalon(1990)
Three generations of family. They shared a dream called America in a place called Avalon.
Avalon Synopsis
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.
Avalon (1990) is a drama film directed by Barry Levinson, released on October 5, 1990 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Armin Mueller-Stahl, Aidan Quinn, Elizabeth Perkins and Joan Plowright. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 94 ratings.
- Director:
- Barry Levinson
- Writers:
- Barry Levinson
- Producers:
- Barry Levinson, Mark Johnson
- Cinematographer:
- Allen Daviau
- Composer:
- Randy Newman
- Production:
- TriStar Pictures, Baltimore Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Avalon (1990) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Avalon before you stream it.
Avalon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Armin Mueller-Stahl
as Sam Krichinsky
Aidan Quinn
as Jules Kaye
Elizabeth Perkins
as Ann Kaye
Joan Plowright
as Eva Krichinsky
Leo Fuchs
as Hymie Krichinsky
Lou Jacobi
as Gabriel Krichynsky
Eve Gordon
as Dottie Krik
Kevin Pollak
as Izzy Kirke
- Israel Rubinek
Israel Rubinek
as Nathan Krichinsky
Elijah Wood
as Michael Kaye
Grant Gelt
as Teddy Kirke
- Mindy Loren Isenstein
Mindy Loren Isenstein
as Mindy Kirk
Key crew
Directed by Barry Levinson, written by Barry Levinson, produced by Barry Levinson and Mark Johnson.
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Avalon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 94 ratings.
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Avalon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Avalon online?
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Avalon (1990) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Avalon?
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The main cast of Avalon (1990) includes Armin Mueller-Stahl, Aidan Quinn, Elizabeth Perkins, Joan Plowright and Leo Fuchs. The film was directed by Barry Levinson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Avalon released?
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Avalon was released on October 5, 1990 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is Avalon worth watching?
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Avalon (1990) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 94 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Avalon?
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Yes. The official Avalon trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.