Almost Famous

Released Sep 15, 2000

2h 2m

Comedy

Drama

Music

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91%

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228 Reviews

92%

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250,000+ Ratings

Set in 1973, it chronicles the funny and often poignant coming of age of 15-year-old William, an unabashed music fan who is inspired by the seminal bands of the time. When his love of music lands him an assignment from Rolling Stone magazine to interview the up-and-coming band Stillwater -- fronted by lead guitar Russell Hammond and lead singer Jeff Bebe William embarks on an eye-opening journey with the band's tour, despite the objections of his protective mother.

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Critics Consensus

Almost Famous, with its great ensemble performances and story, is a well-crafted, warm-hearted movie that successfully draws you into its era.

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Peter Travers

Rolling Stone

If you haven't already sold your soul to rock & roll, Almost Famous should seal the deal. It’s pure pleasure. Just don’t expect the dark side. Not since A Hard Day’s Night has a movie caught the thrumming exuberance of going where the music takes you.

Rated: 5/5

Mar 26, 2024

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Manohla Dargis

L.A. Weekly

The film shimmers with the irresistible pleasures that define Hollywood at its best -- it's polished like glass, funny, knowing and bright, and filled with characters whose lives are invariably sexier and more purposeful than our own.

Mar 26, 2024

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Kirk Honeycutt

Hollywood Reporter

It's a coming-of-age tale compressed into a few mad weeks. And Crowe, the ex-journalist, captures the essence of good journalism -- its watchfulness, persistence and that instinct for a good human story.

Mar 26, 2024

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Paul Klein

FILMHOUNDS Magazine

Twenty one years on and there's still much to love in Crowe's last great work, and it's hard not to well up when the whole bus sing Elton John's Tiny Dancer.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 4, 2024

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Steve Persall

Tampa Bay Times

This movie splashes a toast of Jack Daniels on the grave, scribbling graffiti optimism on the tombstone: Rock is dead. Long live rock.

Rated: A

Mar 26, 2024

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John Griffin

Montreal Gazette

This is the 43-year-old Crowe’s family album, the equivalent of a supergroup tribute to the people who set him on his path in life. It is a love letter from a fan, and it is written from the heart.

Rated: 4/4

Mar 26, 2024

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wayne e

One of my favorite movies. Love the story and the performances.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/07/24

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Married Man W

Perfectly cast and intriguing coming of age story that captures every 1970s teenagers dream of going on the road with an up-and-coming band.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/26/24

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Christian K

Awesome ensemble performances, mostly just left wondering why Billy Crudup didn't end up as bigger leading man.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/03/24

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KB B

This was such a good movie with exceptional acting and storyline. The soundtrack was amazing. It's definitely worth the watch.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/30/24

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Connor S

Dreamlike, thought-provoking, hilarious, wonderful filmmaking with perhaps the best soundtrack in any movie ever.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/04/24

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Geisiane O

É um filme muito bem elaborado e caloroso Desperta seu espírito jovem que há em você ! Super recomendo!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/23/23

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Cameron Crowe

Director

Billy Crudup

Russell Hammond

Frances McDormand

Elaine Miller

Kate Hudson

Penny Lane

Jason Lee

Jeff Bebe

Patrick Fugit

William Miller

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