White Palace

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White Palace

R,

1990,

1h 43m,

Romance

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48%

29 Reviews

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62%

2,500+ Ratings

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48%

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29 Reviews

62%

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2,500+ Ratings

Max Baron (James Spader) is a Jewish advertising executive in his 20s who's still getting over the death of his wife. Nora Baker (Susan Sarandon) 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.

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Sheila Benson

Los Angeles Times

Jun 22, 2020

"White Palace" is more than a start for director Mandoki, who was sturdily launched with "Gaby"; it's a continued indication of a sure and powerful sensitivity.

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Tom Tunney

Empire Magazine

Jun 22, 2020

4/5

Part love story, part comedy of manners, White Palace is a thoroughly entertaining - if quite obviously far fetched - yarn.

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

Jun 18, 2020

2.5/4

The film manages to avoid the more interesting problem area of what will happen to the couple once they decide to settle down and live openly together. Both principals, however, are good in their limited roles.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Jul 27, 2026

2/4

The problem with the picture rests with the characters, not the actors.

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Nov 1, 2022

It is unforgivable that, in the end, the script should also want to self destruct. [Full review in Spanish]

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Dennis King

Tulsa World

Jun 22, 2020

In the end, "White Palace" builds itself into a fairy tale romance that's easy to like and just as easy to forget.

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Kylo R

Feb 5, 2019

Fascinating romance drama based around a wealthy young and up and coming whizz kid and the 40/50 something diner maid. What do you do when opposites attract,But goes againt social standing!

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Albus G

Dec 26, 2017

A different film with unconventional romance that sweeps you off your feet. Two ordinary people from different social classes who find the best in each other and overcome the many obstacles that appear on their way to being together, because in the end what matters most is the love they have for each other. Not mellow, but romantic, truthful, honest and refreshing!

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Luke S

Oct 6, 2017

Good performances but the film altogether ignores something non-central to the protagonist's relationship.

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Luis Mandoki

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Susan Sarandon

Nora Baker

James Spader

Max Baron

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Synopsis

Max Baron (James Spader) is a Jewish advertising executive in his 20s who's still getting over the death of his wife. Nora Baker (Susan Sarandon) 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.

Director: Luis Mandoki
Producer: Mark Rosenberg, Amy Robinson, Griffin Dunne
Screenwriter: Alvin Sargent, Ted Tally
Production Co: Universal Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 19, 1990, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $16.9M
Runtime: 1h 43m
Sound Mix: Surround

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