Almost Famous

Sep 15, 2000

2h 4m

★ 7.5

Experience it. Enjoy it. Just don't fall for it.

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Music

Production Companies

DreamWorks Pictures

Columbia Pictures

Vinyl Films

Almost Famous Trailers

Cast

Russell Hammond

Billy Crudup

Elaine Miller

Frances McDormand

Penny Lane

Kate Hudson

Jeff Bebe

Jason Lee

William Miller

Patrick Fugit

Anita Miller

Zooey Deschanel

Young William

Michael Angarano

Polexia Aphrodisia

Anna Paquin

Sapphire

Fairuza Balk

Dick Roswell

Noah Taylor

Ed Vallencourt

John Fedevich

Larry Fellows

Mark Kozelek

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