White Palace (1990)
- 6.5
- 103 mins
- Romance
Storyline
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.—Matt
Plot Keywords
older woman younger man relationship, love, class differences, age difference, vacuum cleaner, impossible love, attraction, death of wife, free spirit, lawyer, lust, melancholy, rough sex, supermarket, psychic, based on novel, death of child, widower, thanksgiving, may december romance
Short Review
"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.
Trailer
Streaming Service
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