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Almost Famous
2000 124 min United States of America R 18+
★8.6
Drama, Music
Director: Cameron Crowe
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Description
In 1973, 15-year-old William Miller's unabashed love of music and aspiration to become a rock journalist lands him an assignment from Rolling Stone magazine to interview and tour with the up-and-coming band, Stillwater.
Budget:
$60M
US Gross:
$32.53M
Worldwide:
$47.39M
Starring
Billy Crudup
Actor
Patrick Fugit
Actor
Kate Hudson
Actor
Awards
BAFTA 2001
— Best Sound
Academy Awards 2001
— Best Screenplay
Golden Globe 2001
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2001
— Best Actress
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2001
— Best Quote
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2001
— Breakthrough of the Year
Academy Awards 2001
— Best Film Editing
BAFTA 2001
— Best Picture
BAFTA 2001
— Best Actress
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2001
— Most Elegant
Golden Globe 2001
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
BAFTA 2001
— Best Original Screenplay
Academy Awards 2001
— Best Supporting Actress
Golden Globe 2001
— Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA 2001
— Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA 2001
— Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2001
— Best Musical Scene
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2001
— Best Cast Ensemble
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2001
— Best Supporting Actress
Key opinion
Almost Famous is a widely celebrated, immersive, and autobiographical exploration of the 1970s rock music scene seen through the eyes of an impressionable teenager. While a small minority of viewers find the narrative generic or lacking in stakes, the majority praises its sincere performances, atmospheric direction, and iconic soundtrack.
| Score | The soundtrack is an essential, defining element that effectively immerses the viewer in the 1970s rock era. | |
| Acting | Kate Hudson delivers a standout, career-defining performance as Penny Lane, frequently cited as the film's strongest acting contribution. | |
| Production | The film succeeds in recreating an authentic, nostalgic atmosphere that captures the spirit of rock music journalism and band culture. | |
| Acting | The performance of lead actor Patrick Fugit is subject to debate; while many find him a sincere and effective conduit for the audience, others view his portrayal as uneven. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay and plot are polarized: supporters praise its nuanced, heartfelt coming-of-age story, while critics dismiss it as a consequence-free, generic melodrama with a weak ending. |