Avalon (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2001, Avalon is an action and science fiction film directed by Mamoru Oshii, running about 107 minutes. “Dare to enter a world of future videogames.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a future world, young people are increasingly becoming addicted to an illegal (and potentially deadly) battle simulation game called Avalon. When Ash, a star player, hears of rumors that a more advanced level of the game exists somewhere, she gives up her loner ways and joins a gang of explorers. Even if she finds the gateway to the next level, will she ever be able to come back to reality?
Who’s in it. Avalon stars Małgorzata Foremniak as Ash, Władysław Kowalski as Game Master, Jerzy Gudejko as Murphy and Dariusz Biskupski as Bishop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Avalon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Avalon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Avalon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Avalon (2001)?
- In US, Avalon is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Avalon worth watching?
- Avalon holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Avalon?
- Avalon stars Małgorzata Foremniak, Władysław Kowalski, Jerzy Gudejko, Dariusz Biskupski and Bartłomiej Świderski.
- When was Avalon released?
- Avalon was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.