Film · 2000
Almost Famous
Directed by Cameron Crowe · starring Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand and Kate Hudson
- 2 h
- 15
- Drama · Music · Biography
USA
- Released in the UK 25 February 2011
- 7.5 Users7 votes
Synopsis
Rolling Stone Magazine unwittingly hires a 15 year old aspiring journalist after reading an article he wrote for Cream Magazine. "Almost Famous" is the hilarious and touching story of this intelligent young man's journey into the world of Rock-and-Roll as he tours with "Stillwater", an up-and-coming band struggling with their rise to fame.
Where to watch Almost Famous
All the optionsAvailable now in the UK:
The essentials
- Runtime
- 120 min2 hours
- Budget
- $60mDreamWorks SKG
- Rating
- 15Suitable only for 15 years and over
- How long is Almost Famous?
- 2 hours (120 minutes).
- When was Almost Famous released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 25 February 2011.
- Who directed Almost Famous?
- Cameron Crowe.
- Who is in Almost Famous?
- It stars Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Kate Hudson and Jason Lee.
- Where can I watch Almost Famous?
- In the UK you can watch it with a channel on Prime Video.
Cast
Full cast (31)-
Billy Crudup Russell Hammond
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Frances McDormand Elaine Miller
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Kate Hudson Penny Lane
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Jason Lee Jeff Bebe
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Patrick Fugit William Miller
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Zooey Deschanel Anita Miller
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Michael Angarano Young William
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Anna Paquin Polexia Aphrodisia
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Fairuza Balk Sapphire
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Noah Taylor Dick Roswell
- Director
- Cameron Crowe
- Writers
- Cameron Crowe
- Producers
- Ian Bryce, Cameron Crowe, Jerry Ziesmer
Videos and trailers
See the videoReviews
7.5 7 votes
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Awards
All the awards- Academy Awards (Oscars) 2001 1 of 4 nominations Won: Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
- Golden Globes 2001 2 of 4 nominations Won: Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical, Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
- BAFTA Awards 2001 2 of 6 nominations Won: Best Screenplay (Original), Best Sound
- Actor Awards 2001 3 nominations
Soundtrack
All 50 songsIf you liked Almost Famous
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