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Almost Famous

  • 20002000
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  • 2h 2m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
274K
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Kate Hudson in Almost Famous (2000)
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A high-school boy in the early 1970s is given the chance to write a story for Rolling Stone magazine about an up-and-coming rock band as he accompanies them on their concert tour.A high-school boy in the early 1970s is given the chance to write a story for Rolling Stone magazine about an up-and-coming rock band as he accompanies them on their concert tour.A high-school boy in the early 1970s is given the chance to write a story for Rolling Stone magazine about an up-and-coming rock band as he accompanies them on their concert tour.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
274K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
621
196
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    • Director
      • Cameron Crowe
    • Writer
      • Cameron Crowe
    • Stars
      • Billy Crudup
      • Patrick Fugit
      • Kate Hudson
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Cameron Crowe
    • Writer
      • Cameron Crowe
    • Stars
      • Billy Crudup
      • Patrick Fugit
      • Kate Hudson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 935User reviews
    • 171Critic reviews
    • 90Metascore
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 53 wins & 103 nominations total

    Videos4

    Almost Famous
    Trailer 2:26
    Almost Famous
    'Almost Famous' | Anniversary Mashup
    Clip 1:39
    'Almost Famous' | Anniversary Mashup
    Streaming This Week: Adam Driver, "Harley Quinn," and a Very Scary Doll
    Full Episode 3:39
    Streaming This Week: Adam Driver, "Harley Quinn," and a Very Scary Doll
    Which Celebs Almost Played Rock Stars?
    Video 3:59
    Which Celebs Almost Played Rock Stars?

    Photos268

    Kate Hudson and Patrick Fugit in Almost Famous (2000)
    Kate Hudson and Patrick Fugit in Almost Famous (2000)
    Frances McDormand stars as Elaine Miller
    L to R - Jason Lee, John Fedevich, Noah Taylor, Billy Crudup and Mark Kozelek
    Michael Angarano appears as the young William
    Patrick Fugit stars as William
    Alice & William come home from the road
    Billy Crudup stars as Russell Hammond
    Polexia & Jeff Bebe (Anna Paquin & Jason Lee)
    The "Band Aids" - Polexia, Sapphire and Estrella
    William follows Stillwater on the road
    Kate Hudson stars as Penny Lane

    Top cast

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    Billy Crudup
    Billy Crudup
    • Russell Hammond
    Patrick Fugit
    Patrick Fugit
    • William Miller
    Kate Hudson
    Kate Hudson
    • Penny Lane
    Frances McDormand
    Frances McDormand
    • Elaine Miller
    Jason Lee
    Jason Lee
    • Jeff Bebe
    Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel
    • Anita Miller
    Michael Angarano
    Michael Angarano
    • Young William
    Anna Paquin
    Anna Paquin
    • Polexia Aphrodisia
    Fairuza Balk
    Fairuza Balk
    • Sapphire
    Noah Taylor
    Noah Taylor
    • Dick Roswell
    John Fedevich
    • Ed Vallencourt
    Mark Kozelek
    • Larry Fellows
    Philip Seymour Hoffman
    Philip Seymour Hoffman
    • Lester Bangs
    Liz Stauber
    Liz Stauber
    • Leslie
    Jimmy Fallon
    Jimmy Fallon
    • Dennis Hope
    Olivia Rosewood
    • Beth from Denver
    Bijou Phillips
    Bijou Phillips
    • Estrella Starr
    Alice Marie Crowe
    • Mrs. Deegan
    • Director
      • Cameron Crowe
    • Writer
      • Cameron Crowe
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      To look like a real rock band, the four actors in Stillwater rehearsed for four hours a night, five nights a week, for six weeks.
    • Goofs
      At the Black Sabbath show where William first meets Stillwater, someone backstage wears a 1997 Black Sabbath Reunion "Devil Twins" T-Shirt.
    • Quotes

      Dennis Hope: If you think Mick Jagger will still be out there trying to be a rock star at age fifty, then you are sadly, sadly mistaken.

    • Crazy credits
      In the music credits at the end of the film, all songs sung by Stillwater are credited to the characters who would have written them.
    • Alternate versions
      The extended 'bootleg cut' version available on DVD features 39 minutes of additional footage, bringing the running time at 162 minutes. This version is actually titled 'Untitled' and has a title card as such in Cameron Crowe's handwriting.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Nurse Betty/Turn it Up/The Way of the Gun/The Watcher/Dark Days (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      The Chipmunk Song
      Written by Ross Bagdasarian (as Ross Bagdasarian Sr.)

      Performed by The Chipmunks

      Courtesy of EMI Records

      Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets

    User reviews935

    Review
    Top review
    Perhaps the Best Film of the Decade
    Almost Famous (2000)

    **** (out of 4)

    Cameron Crowe's masterpiece about high schooler William Miller (Patrick Fugit) who gets a job with Rolling Stone to do a story on an upcoming band named Stillwater. The young and naive kid gets to go out on the road with them where he quickly grows up and sees that the world isn't always perfect. ALMOST FAMOUS is one of the greatest coming of age movies ever made and it's perhaps the greatest love story to rock 'n roll ever filmed. I think a strong argument could also be made that it's the greatest film of the decade as well. There's so much love and passion during every single scene that you can't help but see and feel that this is Crowe's baby and it's easy to see why since much of this is based on his life growing up. This film contains so many terrific moments but I think what makes it so special are the various relationships that are built on the road. This includes William trying to mix it up with the band's guitar player (Billy Crudup) who refuses to give him an interview as well as the girl (Kate Hudson) that both of them love for different reasons. The overly worried mother (Frances McDormand) is perfectly written and thrown into the story for some comic relief but even the smaller characters are so well-written and detailed that by the time the movie is over it's almost like you've seen a documentary of a real band. Crowe's direction has never been better as this film has quite a bit of different emotions going for it yet he perfectly holds it together and really makes the film take off to levels one wouldn't expect. As a fan of rock and roll you have to love the behind-the-scenes look at a tour and the various problems that come from the sex and drugs. You also have to have fun and admire this young kid being able to go out on the road as this would be an ultimate dream job for many. The film mixes in some terrific music but the highlight is of course 'Tiny Dancer' from Elton John, which is without question one of the best and most magical scenes from any movie. The performances are all a major plus from the bigger acts to the smaller roles. Everyone fits their roles perfectly and help bring the story to life. ALMOST FAMOUS is a flawless picture that just keeps getting better with each new viewing. Some say the film is too soft and should have attacked the music harder or been more raw but I really disagree with these comments. The film is a love story to the music and one of the greatest out there.
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    • Michael_Elliott
    • Feb 8, 2013

    FAQ9

    • Is the film based on a true story?
    • Is Stillwater a real band?
    • Is there a real Penny Lane?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 22, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Almost Famous the Bootleg Cut
    • Filming locations
      • San Diego Sports Arena - 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard San Diego, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Vinyl Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $32,534,850
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,314,646
      • Sep 17, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $47,386,287
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 2 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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