Almost Famous (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Almost Famous is a 2000 music drama starring Billy Crudup. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $47.4 million worldwide on a $60 million budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), and 4 awards in all. Critics gave it 90 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Original language
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Hebrew - Budget
- $60M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Almost Famous About?
The premise of Almost Famous without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 1970s, a teenage journalist is given the opportunity to tour with an up-and-coming rock band. He hopes to write a definitive, objective piece, but finds himself increasingly drawn into the intoxicating world of music, friendship, and the challenges of growing up on the road. The experience forces him to confront the complexities of the music industry and the blurred lines between objectivity and personal connection.
Almost Famous Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- rock 'n' roll
- 1970s
- rolling stone magazine
- on the road
- journalism
- music industry
- music journalism
- tour bus
- smoking marijuana
- rock musician
- band
- manic pixie dream girl
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- reference to the rolling stones
- reference to led zeppelin
- reference to iggy pop
- reference to david bowie
- reference to bob dylan
- music group
- semi autobiographical
- reference to pubic hair
- gay character
- gay
- coming of age
- tour
- high school
- rock band
- teen sexuality
- sex
- drugs
- topeka kansas
- phoenix arizona
- greeneville tennessee
- san diego california
- san francisco california
- virgin
- unfaithfulness
- undressing
- romantic rivalry
- loss of virginity
- leaving home
- framing scene with hands
- wet clothes
- virginity
- underwear
- aspiring writer
- adultery
- acid
- do not disturb sign
- female nudity
- record player
Almost Famous Cast
Billy Crudup stars in Almost Famous.
Almost Famous Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Almost Famous 90 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
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IMDb 7.9 /10
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Metacritic 90 Metascore
User score 8.4
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TMDB 75% User score
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Almost Famous Plot Summary
What happens in Almost Famous from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1969, young prodigy William Miller (Patrick Fugit) grapples with his identity and seeks to find his place in the world. His situation becomes even more complex when he discovers that his mother, Elaine (Frances McDormand), a strict college professor, has misled him about his age. While William believes he is twelve, the reality is that he is only eleven due to his accelerated schooling, having started first grade at five and skipping fifth grade. Elaine’s rigid constraints against rock music and her paranoia about pop culture deeply affect her children, ultimately pushing his older sister, Anita (Zooey Deschanel), to leave for San Francisco in pursuit of her independence as a flight attendant.
Full summary
The whole story of Almost Famous, scene by scene
Almost Famous Box Office & Budget
Almost Famous grossed $47.4 million worldwide on a $60 million budget, 79% of what it cost. $32.5 million came from the US and Canada and $14.9 million (31%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$47.4M
79% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $32.5M
- International
- $14.9M
- Budget
- $60M
Almost Famous Awards & Nominations
Almost Famous won 1 Oscar, including Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), and 4 awards in all. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 2001, with 2 wins from 6 nominations.
4 wins14 nominations6 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2001 2 wins · 6 nominations- Won Best Original Screenplay
- Won Best Sound
- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Kate Hudson
- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Frances McDormand
- Nominated Best Film
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Oscars 2001 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) – Cameron Crowe
- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Kate Hudson and Frances McDormand
- Nominated Film Editing
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Critics' Choice 2001 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Screenplay – Original
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2001 2 nominations- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Kate Hudson and Frances McDormand
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DGA Awards 2001 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Cameron Crowe
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Golden Globes 2001 1 nomination- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Almost Famous Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 1 trailer, 2 teasers and 2 featurettes.
- Teaser Almost Famous - Trailer
- Teaser Official Theatrical Trailer
- Featurette Allan Arkush on ALMOST FAMOUS
- Featurette Kate Hudson Begged Almost Famous Director For a Penny Lane Audition | A Life in Pictures
How Well Do You Know Almost Famous?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the main character's name in 'Almost Famous'?
Cars in Almost Famous
57 cars on screen, including the 1962 Eagle Model 01 and the 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood 75.
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1970 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role -
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro Minor role
Almost Famous Also Known As
37 alternative titles, including “Presque Celebre” and “Majdnem híres”.
- Also known as
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- Presque Celebre
- Majdnem híres
- Casi Famosos
- 成名之路
- 成名在望
- Quase Famosos: Versão Extendida
- 올모스트 페이머스
- Almost Famous - Untitled: The Extended Cut
- Şöhrete Bir Adım
- Almost Famous - Fast berühmt
- Şöhrete İlk Adım
- Presque Célèbre
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- Quase Famosos
- Quasi famosi
- 几近成名
- Почти знаменит
- Корак до славе
- Na pokraji slávy
- Σχεδόν Διάσημοι
- כמעט מפורסמים
- Aproape celebri
- U progu sławy
- Майже знамениті
- Почти известни
- あの頃ペニー・レインと
- تقریبا مشهور
- Melkein julkkis
- Gandrīz slaveni
- Per žingsnį nuo šlovės, თითქმის ცნობილი
- शोहरत का सफ़र
- Almost Famous – Fast berühmt
- Korak do slave
- 不日成名
- อีกนิด...ก็ดังแล้ว
- Gần Như Nổi Tiếng
- Gairebé famosos
- Kuulsuse jahil
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Almost Famous FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of Almost Famous, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Almost Famous?
Almost Famous runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was Almost Famous released?
Almost Famous was released on September 13, 2000.
Who is in the cast of Almost Famous?
Almost Famous stars Billy Crudup.
How much did Almost Famous make at the box office?
Almost Famous grossed $47.4 million worldwide ($32.5 million domestic, $14.9 million international) on a budget of $60 million.
How is Almost Famous rated?
Almost Famous has 7.9/10 on IMDb, 90 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
What awards did Almost Famous win?
Almost Famous won 4 awards from 14 nominations, including Best Original Screenplay at the BAFTA 2001.
Does Almost Famous have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Almost Famous has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
What language is Almost Famous in?
The original language of Almost Famous is Hebrew.
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