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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Cameron Crowe

Producer:

Ian Bryce

Release Date:

Sep 22, 2000

Runtime:

2hr 2m

Synopsis

Sixteen-year-old avid rock fan William lands an assignment from Rolling Stone to accompany a fledgling band from Michigan called Stillwater on their first tour. As he becomes more involved with the band members, he loses his objectivity and is soon entangled in the infamous 70's rock scene.

Cast

  • Billy Crudup
  • Frances McDormand
  • Kate Hudson
  • Jason Lee
  • Patrick Fugit
  • Zooey Deschanel
  • Michael Angarano
  • Anna Paquin
  • Fairuza Balk
  • Noah Taylor

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  • JS
    Jewel Sterrett
    #lovestory
    #hilarious
    #great

Metacritic

90
metacritic
Based on 38 Critics
6.1

USER SCORE (467)

Generally favorable reviews based on 467 Reviews
88

Crowe's script is a thing of wonder, and he again proves himself to be an outstanding director of actors.

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Metacritic review by Cody Clark
Cody Clark
Mr. Showbiz
100

A wondrous honesty.

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Tom Keogh
Film.com
75

Crowe is so good on mood and milieu that when Elton John's bubblegum ballad Tiny Dancer swells on the soundtrack, in this context it sounds like a hymn.

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Metacritic review by Carrie Rickey
Carrie Rickey
Philadelphia Inquirer
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Almost Famous (2000) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Almost Famous (2000)?
The movie is 2hr 2min long.
What's Almost Famous (2000) about?
Sixteen-year-old avid rock fan William lands an assignment from Rolling Stone to accompany a fledgling band from Michigan called Stillwater on their first tour. As he becomes more involved with the band members, he loses his objectivity and is soon entangled in the infamous 70's rock scene.
Who's the cast of Almost Famous (2000)?
  • Billy Crudup as Russell Hammond
  • Frances McDormand as Elaine Miller
  • Kate Hudson as Penny Lane
  • Jason Lee as Jeff Bebe
  • Patrick Fugit as William Miller
  • Zooey Deschanel as Anita Miller
  • Michael Angarano as Young William
  • Anna Paquin as Polexia Aphrodisia
  • Fairuza Balk as Sapphire
  • Noah Taylor as Dick Roswell
Who's the director behind Almost Famous (2000)?
Cameron Crowe directed Almost Famous (2000).
Who produced Almost Famous (2000)?
Ian Bryce produced Almost Famous (2000).