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White Palace streaming

1990 Movie United States Drama, Romance 103 min Ages 12+

By: Luis Mandoki With: Kathy Bates, Eileen Brennan, James Spader, Steven Hill, Renée Taylor

Max Baron (James Spader) is a 27-year-old high-flying advertising executive still recovering from the death of his wife. One night he is in a bar when he meets Nora Baker (Susan Sarandon), a 43-year-old waitress with a fixation on Marilyn Monroe. The couple gradually fall in love, though age and social differences mean that the path of true love is strewn with problems.

Filmium rating

65%

Mood

Emotional

Intimate

Melancholic

Romantic

Cast & Crew

Luis Mandoki

Glenn Savan

Ted Tally

Alvin Sargent

Eileen Brennan

Renée Taylor

James Spader

Jason Alexander

Susan Sarandon

Kathy Bates

Steven Hill

Adaptation

Based On Novel

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused

Dialogue-Driven

Intimate

Naturalistic

Realistic

Narrative Structure

Linear

Romantic Drama

Pace

Character-Driven

Moderate

Reflective

Slow-Paced

Thoughtful

Soundtrack

Dramatic Music

Original Score

Style

Cinematic

Drama

Dramatic

Emotional

Realistic

Romantic

Time-Period

1990S

Early 90S

Central Conflict

Personal Loss

Secret Love

Characters

Middle-Aged Woman

Waitress

Widower

Ending

Hopeful

Reunion

Romantic Resolution

Historical Context

Early 1990S

Key Plot Points

Family Secrets

Forbidden Romance

Relationship Struggles

Plot

Class Difference

Loss And Grief

Romantic Drama

Romantic Relationship

Unconventional Love

Setting

Diner Setting

Dogtown Neighborhood

St. Louis

Urban

Urban Diner

Shooting Location

Local Filming

St. Louis

Urban Neighborhoods

Theme

Loss And Healing

Love And Loss

Personal Redemption

Genre

Character Study

Erotic

Erotic Drama

Romantic Drama

Audiences

Adults

Drama Viewers

Mature Audiences

Romance Enthusiasts

Romantic Drama Fans

Titles

A gyönyör rabjai

Frühstück bei ihr

La Fièvre d'Aimer

Pasión sin barreras

White Palace

Critical Reception

Critic Praise

Mixed Reviews

Ratings

50% Rotten Tomatoes

66 Metacritic

Reception

Audience Response

Critical Reception

Favorable Critic Scores

Mixed Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

1990

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