Almost Famous

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2 hr. 2 min.

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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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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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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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Aliyah K

This movie made me want to run away with a band, literally incredible, words cannot express my gratitude towards the creators. The aesthetics 10/10, plot 10/10, writing 10/10, need to watch on a dark fall afternoon, with some vibey music humming in the background to truly enhance and watch this film with its full potential.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/20/23

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Sarah M

Some movies are, and will forever be my all-time favorites. This is one of those. I always feel like a time traveler and I always feel like I am watching this film for the first time, and that is irreplaceable! I love movies, because I love art. But I love movies because of the movies like this.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/07/23

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John S

An entertaining story

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/29/23

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Bruce R

Thanks to the 2 professional critics who mentioned Kate Hudson's performance. Any teenaged boy from the 70s is uncomfortably in love with Penny Lane.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/17/23

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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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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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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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Gary Thompson

Philadelphia Daily News

Crowe is a charming storyteller with a knack for romantic comedy that is actually romantic, and he shows his chops here. Even so, by movie's end, I'd had my fill of Patrick Fugit... There are too many good actors stealing too many scenes from him here.

Rated: B

Mar 26, 2024

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Cameron Crowe
Screenwriter: Cameron Crowe
Distributor: DreamWorks SKG
Production Co: DreamWorks Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Vinyl Films
Rating: R (Drug Content|Brief Nudity|Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 15, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $32.5M
Sound Mix: DTS, Dolby Digital, SDDS, Dolby SR, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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