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Almost Famous (2017): Cast & Plot

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Almost Famous is a 2017 family drama directed by Marco Carmel, starring Niv Sultan as Shir Carmi, Omer Dror and Nathan Ravitz. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

Almost Famous (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Marco Carmel
Genres
Drama , Family
Original language
Hebrew
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Almost Famous About?

The premise of Almost Famous without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A fifteen-year-old girl, Shir, dreams of belonging and finds an unexpected opportunity when her brother, Tomer, is invited to join a popular television music program. She experiences the excitement and glamour that comes with his newfound fame. However, as time passes, Shir begins to question the reality behind the allure, realizing that things might not be as perfect as they initially appear. She wonders if a single song can bring her everything she desires.

Cast & crew

Almost Famous Cast & Characters

Niv Sultan leads the cast as Shir Carmi, with Omer Dror as Tomer Carmi and Nathan Ravitz as Avner Carmi. Directed by Marco Carmel; 9 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Almost Famous Plot Summary

What happens in Almost Famous from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the late 1960s setting of San Diego, a gifted young boy named William Miller struggles to fit in with his peers. His life is further complicated by his widowed mother, a stern college professor named Elaine, who strictly bans rock music and harbors a deep fear of pop culture. This rigid stance casts a long shadow over the family, shaping William and his sister Anita in quiet, persistent ways and ultimately pushing Anita to leave for San Francisco, where she aims to become a flight attendant.

Full summary

The whole story of Almost Famous, scene by scene

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Quiz

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.

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What is the name of William's older sister who moves to San Francisco?

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FAQ

Almost Famous FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Almost Famous, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Almost Famous?

Almost Famous runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Almost Famous released?

Almost Famous was released on December 14, 2017.

Who directed Almost Famous?

Almost Famous was directed by Marco Carmel.

More films by Marco Carmel

Who is in the cast of Almost Famous?

Almost Famous stars Niv Sultan as Shir Carmi, Omer Dror as Tomer Carmi and Nathan Ravitz as Avner Carmi, among 9 credited actors.

Does Almost Famous have a post-credit scene?

No. Almost Famous has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Almost Famous in?

The original language of Almost Famous is Hebrew.

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