Almost Famous

    Genre
    Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Musical
  • |
    • Runtime
    122 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    R
  • |
    • Release Date
    2000
  • |
    • Countries
    USA
  • |
    • Languages
    English, French
  • |
DIRECTED BY:
Cameron Crowe
WRITTEN BY:
Cameron Crowe
CAST INCLUDES:
Kate Hudson, Zooey Deschanel, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Frances McDormand, Anna Paquin, Fairuza Balk

ANGELIKA’S NOTE

An instant classic, Academy Award winning Cameron Crowe’s (JERRY MAGUIRE, VANILLA SKY) ALMOST FAMOUS is as beautiful of a coming-of-age story as it is a raucous adventure in 1970s rock and roll, through the eyes of a teenage boy accompanying an up-and-coming rock band. Its star studded cast of characters brings the story to life, starring Patrick Fugit (GONE GIRL, WRISTCUTTERS: A LOVE STORY) alongside a masterful ensemble, featuring Billy Crudup (WATCHMEN, BIG FISH), Kate Hudson (HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS, BRIDE WARS), Frances McDormand (THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING MISSOURI, FARGO), Zooey Deschanel (500 DAYS OF SUMMER, THE HAPPENING), and Jason Lee (CHASING AMY, VANILLA SKY) amongst others. The Austin Chronicle raves, "Crowe has created a genuine love song for all those who've ever felt their lives to have been saved by rock & roll."

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.

Almost Famous

    Genre
    Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Musical
  • |
    • Runtime
    122 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    R
  • |
    • Release Date
    2000
  • |
    • Countries
    USA
  • |
    • Languages
    English, French
  • |
DIRECTED BY
Cameron Crowe
WRITTEN BY
Cameron Crowe
CAST INCLUDES
Kate Hudson, Zooey Deschanel, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Frances McDormand, Anna Paquin, Fairuza Balk
An instant classic, Academy Award winning Cameron Crowe’s (JERRY MAGUIRE, VANILLA SKY) ALMOST FAMOUS is as beautiful of a coming-of-age story as it is a raucous adventure in 1970s rock and roll, through the eyes of a teenage boy accompanying an up-and-coming rock band. Its star studded cast of characters brings the story to life, starring Patrick Fugit (GONE GIRL, WRISTCUTTERS: A LOVE STORY) alongside a masterful ensemble, featuring Billy Crudup (WATCHMEN, BIG FISH), Kate Hudson (HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS, BRIDE WARS), Frances McDormand (THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING MISSOURI, FARGO), Zooey Deschanel (500 DAYS OF SUMMER, THE HAPPENING), and Jason Lee (CHASING AMY, VANILLA SKY) amongst others. The Austin Chronicle raves, "Crowe has created a genuine love song for all those who've ever felt their lives to have been saved by rock & roll."

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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