White Palace

1990Movie1 h 43 minR

61
DecentGoodWatch score

A deeply romantic, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and class and money.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

The story of a younger man and a bolder woman.

Max Baron is a Jewish advertising executive in his 20s who's still getting over the death of his wife. Nora Baker is a 40-something diner waitress who enjoys the wilder side of life. Mismatched or not, their attraction is instant and smoldering. With time, however, their class and age differences become an obstacle in their relationship, especially since Max can't keep Nora a secret from his Jewish friends and upper-crust associates forever.

Feels like

  • Intergenerational Romance
  • Class Differences
  • Emotional Drama
  • Character-Driven
  • Melancholy
  • Complex Relationships
  • Contemporary Setting
  • Forbidden Love

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Luis Mandoki

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Facts

October 19, 1990 · 1 h 43 min · R

Released
October 19, 1990
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$17 million
Available in
62 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream White Palace?"

Questions about White Palace

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Where can I stream White Palace?

In the United States, you can rent or buy White Palace from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is White Palace worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 66).

Is White Palace good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is White Palace plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.