Almost Famous
Seen it?2000 | 124 min | Drama, Music
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), people are still talking about it, audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10) and it won an Oscar. Make plans for this one.
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. If you loved Boogie Nights or Amadeus, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
In 1973, a precocious 15-year-old aspiring rock journalist lands a dream assignment from Rolling Stone to tour with a rising rock band, embarking on a coming-of-age journey as he discovers the exhilarating and heartbreaking realities behind rock stardom.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Best Writing, Original Screenplay. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$47 million worldwide on a $60 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 757K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Cameron Crowe
- Billy CrudupRussell Hammond
- Frances McDormandElaine Miller
- Kate HudsonPenny Lane
- Jason LeeJeff Bebe
- Patrick FugitWilliam Miller
- Zooey DeschanelAnita Miller
- Michael AngaranoYoung William
- Anna PaquinPolexia Aphrodisia
- Fairuza BalkSapphire
- Noah TaylorDick Roswell