Avalon (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Avalon is a 1990 drama directed by Barry Levinson, starring Armin Mueller-Stahl, Aidan Quinn and Israel Rubinek. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes and earned $15.8 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 8 nominations, among them 4 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 8m (128 min)
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Avalon About?
The premise of Avalon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In early 20th-century America, a Polish-Jewish family escapes the devastation of Europe, hoping to find a better life. Facing unfamiliar customs and societal challenges, they strive to build a new existence and secure a hopeful future for their children. The younger generation must adapt to a new culture while confronting the difficulties of their circumstances and forging their own identities in this unfamiliar land.
Avalon Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- independence day
- uninsured loss
- trolley
- close up of eyes
- 1940s
- 1950s
- year 1950
- year 1948
- year 1949
- 1910s
- family relationships
- children
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- bee swarm
- electrical appliances store
- domestic drama
- classroom discussion
- mugging victim
- reference to the 1918 influenza epidemic
- department store owner
- extended family
- thanksgiving dinner
- brother brother conflict
- filmmaker writer director producer
- dissolved partnership
- nightclub owner
- immigrating to america
- fire insurance
- adolescent boy
- graveside service
- school principal
- suburban life
- pet dog
- family drama
- concentration camp survivor
- post war life
- violinist
- appliance store owner
- loss of business
- death of grandmother
- grandfather grandson relationship
- shooting a television commercial
- polish language
- russian jew
- immigrant experience
- marriage
- thanksgiving day parade
- yiddish language
- family grudge
- aging parent
- younger version of character
Avalon Cast
Armin Mueller-Stahl leads the cast, with Aidan Quinn and Israel Rubinek. Directed by Barry Levinson; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Barry Levinson
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Avalon Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Avalon 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 66% User score
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Avalon Plot Summary
What happens in Avalon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
It is the late 1940s and early 1950s, and much has happened to the family of Polish Jewish immigrant Sam Krichinsky [Armin Mueller-Stahl] since he first arrived in America in 1914 and eventually settled in Baltimore.
Television is new, neighborhoods are changing, and the Krichinskys watch a nation in transition as they adapt to the suburbs, repainting wallpaper and chasing a brighter future beyond the old habitudes.
Jules [Aidan Quinn] and his cousin Izzy [Israel Rubinek] dream of opening a large discount-appliance store and perhaps even have their own TV commercials, signaling a bold step from familiar trades to entrepreneurial ambition.
Jules and his wife, Ann [Elizabeth Perkins], still live with his parents, while Eva [Joan Plowright], his formidable mother-in-law, rules the household with a confident, sometimes stern, hand.
Full summary
The whole story of Avalon, scene by scene
Avalon Box Office
Avalon grossed $15.8 million worldwide. $15.7 million came from the US and Canada and $38,782 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$15.8M
- US & Canada
- $15.7M
- International
- $38.8K
Avalon Awards & Nominations
Avalon won 1 award from 8 nominations, among them 4 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 1991, with 1 win from 3 nominations.
1 win8 nominations3 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1991 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Nominated Best Original Score – Randy Newman
- Nominated Best Screenplay – Barry Levinson
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Oscars 1991 4 nominations- Nominated Cinematography
- Nominated Costume Design
- Nominated Music (Original Score)
- Nominated Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) – Barry Levinson
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DGA Awards 1991 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Barry Levinson
Avalon Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Avalon.
How Well Do You Know Avalon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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In which American city does the Krichinsky family settle after immigrating?
Cars in Avalon
36 cars on screen, including the 1936 Hudson Eight and the 1947 Chevrolet Fleetmaster.
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1936 Hudson Eight Main role -
1947 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Important role -
1941 Dodge Luxury Liner De Luxe Important role -
1953 Hudson Super Wasp Important role
Avalon Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “阿瓦隆” and “阿瓦龙的故事”.
- Also known as
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- 阿瓦隆
- 阿瓦龙的故事
- Авалон
- Avalon - Drømmen om Amerika
- わが心のボルチモア
- 适者生存
- 아바론
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Avalon FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Avalon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Avalon?
Avalon runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
When was Avalon released?
Avalon was released on October 19, 1990.
Who directed Avalon?
Avalon was directed by Barry Levinson.
More films by Barry Levinson Who is in the cast of Avalon?
Avalon stars Armin Mueller-Stahl, Aidan Quinn and Israel Rubinek, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Avalon make at the box office?
Avalon grossed $15.8 million worldwide ($15.7 million domestic, $38,782 international).
How is Avalon rated?
Avalon has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 68 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
What awards did Avalon win?
Avalon won 1 award from 8 nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes 1991.
Does Avalon have a post-credit scene?
No. Avalon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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