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Almost Famous (2000)
7.9
Ratings: 7.9/10 from 122,329 users
Metascore:
90/100
Reviews: 763 user | 219 critic | 38 from Metacritic.com A high-school boy is given the chance to write a story for Rolling Stone Magazine about an up-and-coming rock band as he accompanies it on their concert tour. Director:Cameron CroweWriter:Cameron Crowe |
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| Billy Crudup | ... | ||
| Frances McDormand | ... | ||
| Kate Hudson | ... | ||
| Jason Lee | ... | ||
| Patrick Fugit | ... | ||
| Zooey Deschanel | ... | ||
| Michael Angarano | ... | ||
| Anna Paquin | ... | ||
| Fairuza Balk | ... | ||
| Noah Taylor | ... | ||
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John Fedevich | ... | |
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Mark Kozelek | ... | |
| Philip Seymour Hoffman | ... | ||
| Liz Stauber | ... | ||
| Jimmy Fallon | ... | ||
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Storyline
William Miller is a 15 year old kid, hired by Rolling Stone magazine to tour with, and write about Stillwater, an up and coming rock band. This wonderfully witty coming of age film follows William as he falls face first to confront life, love, and lingo. Written by Filmtwob <webmaster@filmfreak.co.za>
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Experience it. Enjoy it. Just don't fall for it.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language, drug content and brief nudity See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Untitled: Almost Famous the Bootleg Cut See more »Box Office
Budget:
$60,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$2,314,646 (USA) (17 September 2000) (131 Screens)Gross:
$47,383,689 (Worldwide)Company Credits
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| USA: (director's cut) | Croatia: (DVD extended cut)Color:
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Elaine Miller: I can't believe you wanna be Atticus Finch. Oh, that makes me feel so good.
Young William: I like him.
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groove of a record, the needle lifting, and the player shutting off. See more »
Written & Performed by Joni Mitchell
Courtesy of Reprise Records
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The type of camera Penny used was a Polaroid SX-70. See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: When the streets of New York are shown outside the hotel, the street signs are green and white. In 1973, New York City street signs were still gold and black. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Elaine Miller: I can't believe you wanna be Atticus Finch. Oh, that makes me feel so good.
Young William: I like him.
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Crazy Credits
At the end of the movie, one can hear a record changer playing the outgoinggroove of a record, the needle lifting, and the player shutting off. See more »
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"River"Written & Performed by Joni Mitchell
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