Fame (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Fame is a 2009 drama musical directed by Kevin Tancharoen, starring Kelsey Grammer, Megan Mullally and Bebe Neuwirth. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $77.2 million worldwide on a $18 million budget. Critics gave it 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Kevin Tancharoen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- Budget
- $18M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fame About?
The premise of Fame without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A group of ambitious young performers at New York City's High School of Performing Arts navigate a rigorous four-year program, striving to perfect their skills and achieve their dreams. The story explores their dedication, the challenges they face, and the complex reality behind the pursuit of fame, revealing the passion and perseverance required to succeed in the competitive world of performing arts.
Fame Themes & Keywords
· 33 tags- casting couch
- costume
- new york city
- pop musical
- stage musical
- school
- backstage drama
- performing arts
- new york
- high school
- vomiting
- musician
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- aspiring film director
- ballet dancer
- broken dream
- mother son relationship
- father daughter relationship
- pianist
- based on stage musical based on film
- alcohol
- principal
- suicide attempt
- singer
- dancer
- singing
- dancing
- teacher student relationship
- performing arts school
- subway
- halloween party
- halloween
- remake
- based on stage musical
Fame Cast
Kelsey Grammer leads the cast, with Megan Mullally and Bebe Neuwirth. Directed by Kevin Tancharoen.
- Director Kevin Tancharoen
Fame Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Fame 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.
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IMDb 5.0 /10
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Metacritic 39 Metascore
User score 4.8
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TMDB 43% User score
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Fame Plot Summary
What happens in Fame 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
This film is a vibrant exploration of the New York City High School for the Performing Arts, originally established by Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia in 1936 to nurture the city’s most talented students. Today known as Fiorello H. Laguardia High School, it provides specialized training for aspiring actors, singers, dancers, and musicians while enabling them to complete their academic education.
Full summary
The whole story of Fame, scene by scene
Fame Box Office & Budget
Fame grossed $77.2 million worldwide on a $18 million budget, 4.3 times what it cost. $22.5 million came from the US and Canada and $54.8 million (71%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$77.2M
4.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $22.5M
- International
- $54.8M
- Budget
- $18M
How Well Do You Know Fame?
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 primary setting of the movie 'Fame'?
Cars in Fame
15 cars on screen, including the Ford Crown Victoria and the 2007 BMW 328xi E92.
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2007 BMW 328xi E92 Background role -
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1995 Ford Econoline Background role
Fame Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Fame - Saranno Famosi” and “Fame (2009)”.
- Also known as
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- Fame - Saranno Famosi
- Fame (2009)
- Слава
- Fame-Hírnév
- Fama
- Fame: cesta za slávou
- 名扬四海
- Fame - Hírnév
- תהילה
- Sława
- Şöhret
- Celebritate
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- Zvaigžņu skola
- 페임
- La fièvre des planches
- Fame フェーム
- เฟม ขยับเท้าก้าวสู่ฝัน
- 2009名揚四海
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Movies Like Fame
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Fame, Fame: The Musical and Fame Whore.
Fame FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Fame, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fame?
Fame runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Fame released?
Fame was released on September 25, 2009.
Who directed Fame?
Fame was directed by Kevin Tancharoen.
More films by Kevin Tancharoen Who is in the cast of Fame?
Fame stars Kelsey Grammer, Megan Mullally and Bebe Neuwirth.
How much did Fame make at the box office?
Fame grossed $77.2 million worldwide ($22.5 million domestic, $54.8 million international) on a budget of $18 million.
How is Fame rated?
Fame has 5.0/10 on IMDb, 39 on Metacritic and 43% on TMDB.
Does Fame have a post-credit scene?
No. Fame has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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