---
title: "Avalon"
year: 1990
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/avalon-1990"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 2302
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 126
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Avalon (1990) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/avalon-1990

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Avalon is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by TriStar Pictures, Baltimore Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Polish-Jewish family pursues a better future after immigrating to the United States."

### Why Watch
- Directed and written by Barry Levinson
- Features a notable cast including Armin Mueller-Stahl and Joan Plowright

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited details are provided in the available text regarding plot twists
- Tone & Suitability: This film is rated PG.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, family, historical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/avalon-1990#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Barry Levinson
- **Networks / Studios**: TriStar Pictures, Baltimore Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Armin Mueller-Stahl** as *Sam Krichinsky*
- **Aidan Quinn** as *Jules Kaye*
- **Elizabeth Perkins** as *Ann Kaye*
- **Joan Plowright** as *Eva Krichinsky*
- **Leo Fuchs** as *Hymie Krichinsky*
- **Lou Jacobi** as *Gabriel Krichynsky*
- **Eve Gordon** as *Dottie Krik*
- **Kevin Pollak** as *Izzy Kirke*
- **Israel Rubinek** as *Nathan Krichinsky*
- **Elijah Wood** as *Michael Kaye*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed Avalon?
The film was written and directed by Barry Levinson.

### Q: When was Avalon released?
The film was released on 10/05/1990 in the US.

### Q: Who stars in Avalon?
Cast members include Armin Mueller-Stahl, Elizabeth Perkins, Joan Plowright, and Aidan Quinn.

### Q: What is the genre of Avalon?
Avalon is classified as a drama film.

### Q: What is the premise of Avalon?
It follows a Polish-Jewish family arriving in the U.S. at the beginning of the twentieth century to build a better future.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Avalon — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/2302)
- [Avalon (1990 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avalon_(1990_film))
- [Avalon (1990) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/5942-avalon/prehled/)
- [Avalon (1990) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/1120-avalon)
- [Avalon (1990)](https://www.sms.cz/film/avalon-1990)
- [Avalon 66% (1990) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/3373-avalon)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*