White Palace (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1990, White Palace is a drama and romance film directed by Luis Mandoki, running about 103 minutes. “The story of a younger man and a bolder woman.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Max Baron is a Jewish advertising executive in his 20s who's still getting over the death of his wife. Nora Baker is a 40-something diner waitress who enjoys the wilder side of life. Mismatched or not, their attraction is instant and smoldering. With time, however, their class and age differences become an obstacle in their relationship, especially since Max can't keep Nora a secret from his Jewish friends and upper-crust associates forever.
Who’s in it. White Palace stars Susan Sarandon as Nora Baker, James Spader as Max Baron, Kathy Bates as Rosemary and Jason Alexander as Neil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, White Palace has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Palace page.
If you liked it. Fans of White Palace tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch White Palace (1990)?
- In US, White Palace is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is White Palace worth watching?
- White Palace holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in White Palace?
- White Palace stars Susan Sarandon, James Spader, Kathy Bates, Jason Alexander and Eileen Brennan.
- When was White Palace released?
- White Palace was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.