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Avalon

2001·Movie
1h 47min
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes83%73%

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A sci-fi movie: , .

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Dare to enter a world of future videogames.

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?
Virtual RealityDystopian GameTechnological AddictionPsychological ThrillerWorld ImmersionFuturistic WarfareComplex NarrativeHigh Intrigue

Crew

Directed by:
Mamoru Oshii
Written by:
Kazunori Ito
Produced by:
Shigeru Watanabe, Wojciech Widelski, Krzysztof Rogala
Composed by:
Kenji Kawai, Randy Thom, Tom Myers

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Avalon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Avalon legally?

You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Avalon worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Avalon rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Avalon?

1 h 47 min

Avalon runs 1 h 47 min.

Will Avalon make me laugh?

A touch

Not really. Humor is rare.

Is Avalon plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Both, in balance. It gives its characters as much weight as its plot.

Can I half-watch Avalon?

Easy watchDemanding

Better with focus. It asks for some attention to follow.

Is Avalon good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeens

Not really. Our viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will Avalon scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Avalon?

BleakHopeful

Mixed feelings. It balances dark and hopeful moments.

Do critics and audiences agree on Avalon?

Critics83
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Avalon higher (83) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Avalon a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$9 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Avalon in?

Polish

It was made in Polish. Produced in Japan, Poland.

In how many countries can I watch Avalon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Avalon in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Avalon use?

What Happened to the Mouse?Welcome to the Real WorldPowers That BeNo Body Left BehindBroken BirdGainax EndingGamer ChickMatrix Raining CodeShow Within a ShowShout-OutCool GunsAt the Opera Tonightand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Avalon, including What Happened to the Mouse?, Welcome to the Real World, Powers That Be.