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Fame

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1980 | 134 min | Drama, Music

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It won 2 Oscars and it made about 5 times its budget, though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 14 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 2 Oscars: Academy Awards: Best Original Score, Academy Awards: Best Original Song. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Original Song – Motion Picture. Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Sound. Also nominated for 3 more Oscars, 3 more Golden Globes and 3 more BAFTAs. Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $42 million worldwide on a $9 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 200K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alan Parker

  • Irene CaraCoco Hernandez
  • Barry MillerRalph Garci/Raul Garcia
  • Maureen TeefyDoris Finsecker
  • Paul McCraneMontgomery MacNeil
  • Lee CurreriBruno Martelli
  • Gene Anthony RayLeroy Johnson
  • Antonia FranceschiHilary Van Doren
  • Laura DeanLisa Monroe
  • Boyd GainesMichael
  • Albert HagueMr. Shorofsky