Avalon (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1990, Avalon is a drama and family film directed by Barry Levinson, running about 126 minutes. “Three generations of family. They shared a dream called America in a place called Avalon.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Avalon stars Leo Fuchs as Hymie Krichinsky, Eve Gordon as Dottie Krik, Lou Jacobi as Gabriel Krichynsky and Armin Mueller-Stahl as Sam Krichinsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Avalon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Avalon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Avalon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Avalon (1990)?
- In US, Avalon 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 Avalon worth watching?
- Avalon holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Avalon?
- Avalon stars Leo Fuchs, Eve Gordon, Lou Jacobi, Armin Mueller-Stahl and Elizabeth Perkins.
- When was Avalon released?
- Avalon was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.