Almost Famous
“Experience it. Enjoy it. Just don't fall for it.”
Synopsis
In 1973, a precocious 15-year-old aspiring rock journalist lands a dream assignment from Rolling Stone to tour with a rising rock band, embarking on a coming-of-age journey as he discovers the exhilarating and heartbreaking realities behind rock stardom.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-27
Top Cast
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Billy Crudup
Russell Hammond
Frances McDormand
Elaine Miller
Kate Hudson
Penny Lane
Jason Lee
Jeff Bebe
Patrick Fugit
William Miller
Zooey Deschanel
Anita Miller
Michael Angarano
Young William
Anna Paquin
Polexia Aphrodisia
Fairuza Balk
Sapphire
Noah Taylor
Dick Roswell
John Fedevich
Ed Vallencourt
Mark Kozelek
Larry Fellows
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Lester Bangs
Liz Stauber
Leslie
Jimmy Fallon
Dennis Hope
Olivia Rosewood
Beth from Denver
Bijou Phillips
Estrella Starr
Alice Marie Crowe
Mrs. Deegan
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 15, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 4, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$47.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.79x
-$12.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cameron Crowe
- Screenplay & Story
- Cameron Crowe
- Original Score
- Nancy Wilson
- Original Title
- Almost Famous
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Budget
- $60M
- Worldwide Gross
- $47.4M
- Production Studios
- DreamWorks Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Vinyl Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cameron Crowe
Cameron Crowe
Nancy Wilson
John Toll
Joe Hutshing, Saar Klein
Ian Bryce, Lisa Stewart, Scott M. Martin, Cameron Crowe
Department Leadership Roster
Cameron Crowe
Director
Ian Bryce
Producer
Lisa Stewart
Producer
Scott M. Martin
Producer
Nancy Wilson
Original Music Composer
John Toll
Director of Photography
Joe Hutshing
Editor
Saar Klein
Editor
Cameron Crowe
Producer
Betsy Heimann
Costume Design
Charles Croughwell
Stunt Coordinator
Ed Jones
Visual Effects Supervisor
Cameron Crowe
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Almost Famous
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Almost Famous about?
In 1973, a precocious 15-year-old aspiring rock journalist lands a dream assignment from Rolling Stone to tour with a rising rock band, embarking on a coming-of-age journey as he discovers the exhilarating and heartbreaking realities behind rock stardom.
Who directed Almost Famous?
Almost Famous was directed by Cameron Crowe.
Who stars in Almost Famous?
The principal cast of Almost Famous includes Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Kate Hudson, Jason Lee, Patrick Fugit.
When was Almost Famous released and how long is it?
Almost Famous was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
What was the box office and production budget of Almost Famous?
Almost Famous had a reported production budget of $60M and grossed $47.4M at the worldwide box office (0.79 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Almost Famous?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Almost Famous was composed by Nancy Wilson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Almost Famous?
Almost Famous holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).