Fame
Synopsis
At New York's High School of Performing Arts, students from all walks of life get the chance to hone their skills as singers, actors, dancers, and more. Over four years, these young men and women will see if they truly have the dedication and talent to achieve success, while still juggling regular schoolwork, feelings of self-doubt, and budding romances.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"Fame" - Official Trailer [HQ]
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-25
Top Cast
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Kay Panabaker
Jenny Garrison
Walter Perez
Victor Taveras
Naturi Naughton
Denise Dupree
Asher Book
Marco
Kherington Payne
Alice Ellerton
Collins Pennie
Malik Washburn
Kristy Flores
Rosie Martinez
Paul McGill
Kevin Barrett
Bebe Neuwirth
Ms. Kraft
Paul Iacono
Neil Baczynsky
Charles S. Dutton
Mr. James Dowd
Kelsey Grammer
Mr. Martin Cranston
Anna Maria Perez De Taglé
Joy
Megan Mullally
Ms. Fran Rowan
Debbie Allen
Ms. Angela Simms
Cody Longo
Andy Matthews
Julius Tennon
Denise's Dad
April Grace
Denise's Mom
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$77.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.29x
+$59.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Tancharoen
- Screenplay & Story
- Allison Burnett
- Original Score
- Mark Isham
- Original Title
- Fame
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $77.2M
- Production Studios
- Lakeshore Entertainment, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Tancharoen
Allison Burnett, Christopher Gore
Mark Isham
Scott Kevan
Myron Kerstein
Gary Lucchesi, Richard S. Wright, Celine Catalaa, Mark Canton, Tom Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Tancharoen
Director
Allison Burnett
Screenplay
Christopher Gore
Writer
Paul Eads
Production Design
Scott Kevan
Director of Photography
Gary Lucchesi
Producer
Richard S. Wright
Producer
Dayna Pink
Costume Design
Celine Catalaa
Producer
Mark Canton
Producer
Tom Rosenberg
Producer
Myron Kerstein
Editor
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fame
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fame about?
At New York's High School of Performing Arts, students from all walks of life get the chance to hone their skills as singers, actors, dancers, and more. Over four years, these young men and women will see if they truly have the dedication and talent to achieve success, while still juggling regular schoolwork, feelings of self-doubt, and budding romances.
Who directed Fame?
Fame was directed by Kevin Tancharoen.
Who stars in Fame?
The principal cast of Fame includes Kay Panabaker, Walter Perez, Naturi Naughton, Asher Book, Kherington Payne.
When was Fame released and how long is it?
Fame was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Fame?
Fame had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $77.2M at the worldwide box office (4.29 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Fame?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fame was composed by Mark Isham.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fame?
Fame holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).