# Avalon (1990)

> A Polish-Jewish family’s American dream unfolds across generations as tradition, memory, and assimilation reshape their sense of home.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1621

## Facts

- Runtime: 126 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Barry Levinson
- Cast: Armin Mueller-Stahl, Aidan Quinn, Elizabeth Perkins, Joan Plowright, Leo Fuchs, Lou Jacobi, Eve Gordon, Kevin Pollak
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099073/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: nostalgic, wistful, warm, quiet weekend, family movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of hope and resilience as a family seeks a new life in America.

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