• Almost Famous (2000)

    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...

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Almost Famous
90
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68
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Release Date: September 22nd, 2000

DVD Release Date: March 13th, 2001

R |2 hr 2 min

Plot Summary

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.

Cast: Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Kate Hudson, Jason Lee, Patrick Fugit, Anna Paquin, Fairuza Balk, Noah Taylor

Director: Cameron Crowe

Genres: Music , Comedy drama

Production Co: Vinyl Films, DreamWorks Pictures

Distributors: DreamWorks SKG

Keywords: Pursuit, Rise, Hotel, 1970s, Hospital, Mother, Touching

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Ratings & Reviews

  • 88
    Cody ClarkMr. Showbiz

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

  • 100
    Roger EbertChicago Sun-Times

    Oh, what a lovely film. I was almost hugging myself while I watched it. show more

  • 100
    Michael WilmingtonChicago Tribune

    I loved this movie madly, and so will many of you.

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Awards

Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2001)
Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role
Oscars Academy Awards (2000)
Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2001)
Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2001)
Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2001)
Winner Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)
Oscars Academy Awards (2000)
Winner Best Performance By an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Golden Globes (2001)
Winner Sound
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2001)
Nominated Film Editing
Oscars Academy Awards (2000)
Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2001)
Nominated Actress in a Leading Role
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2001)
Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2001)
Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2001)
Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role
Oscars Academy Awards (2000)
Nominated Best Performance By an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Golden Globes (2001)
Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2001)
Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2001)
Winner Original Screenplay
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2001)
Nominated Anthony Asquith Award for Achievement in Film Music
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2001)
Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2001)
Nominated Film
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2001)
Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2001)
Nominated Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Golden Globes (2001)
Winner Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
Golden Globes (2001)