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Almost Famous (2000) - film poster, directed by Cameron Crowe

Almost Famous

2000
2h 4min United States of America Feature
Directed by
Cameron Crowe
Drama Coming of Age Punk / Metal
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Synopsis

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.

Key facts

Cast Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Kate Hudson, Jason Lee, Patrick Fugit, Zooey Deschanel, Michael Angarano, Anna Paquin
Original language English
First release September 15, 2000 (United States)
Production companies Vinyl Films
Awards Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
Setting Ohio
Filming locations Santa Monica, San Diego

Crew

Screenplay Cameron Crowe
Producer Cameron Crowe, Ian Bryce, Lisa Stewart, Scott M. Martin
Cinematography John Toll
Editing Joe Hutshing, Saar Klein
Music Nancy Wilson

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Festival History

Titles
Original title Almost Famous
Québec French title Presque célèbre
Alternate title Something Real
Alternate title Stillwater
Alternate title The Uncool
Alternate title Untitled Cameron Crowe Project
Soundtracks
Vinyl LP Almost Famous (Music From The Motion Picture) - Nancy Wilson, Carlton Kaller (2000) 18 releases, 2000-2025: Classic Records, DreamWorks Records, Geffen Records, UMC
CD Almost Famous - Untitled - The Bootleg Cut - Nancy Wilson (2000) 1 release, 2000: DreamWorks Home Entertainment
CD Almost Famous (Music From The Motion Picture) - Nancy Wilson, Carlton Kaller (2000) 20 releases, 2000-2021: DreamWorks Records, Geffen Records
Releases & classifications
Theatrical United States September 15, 2000
Theatrical Brazil September 22, 2000
Theatrical United States September 22, 2000
Theatrical Sweden January 19, 2001
Theatrical Denmark January 26, 2001
Theatrical United Kingdom January 26, 2001
Theatrical Argentina February 8, 2001
Theatrical New Zealand February 8, 2001
Theatrical Ireland February 9, 2001
Theatrical Spain February 16, 2001
Theatrical Australia February 22, 2001
Theatrical India March 2, 2001
Theatrical Mexico March 2, 2001
Theatrical Philippines March 7, 2001
Theatrical Iceland March 9, 2001
Theatrical Switzerland March 15, 2001
Theatrical Israel March 15, 2001
Theatrical Singapore March 15, 2001
Theatrical Finland March 16, 2001
Theatrical Japan March 17, 2001
Theatrical Taiwan March 17, 2001
Theatrical Belgium March 21, 2001
Theatrical France March 21, 2001
Theatrical Uruguay March 21, 2001
Theatrical Hungary March 22, 2001
Theatrical Peru March 22, 2001
Theatrical Hong Kong April 5, 2001
Theatrical Czech Republic April 12, 2001
Theatrical Poland April 13, 2001
Theatrical Slovakia April 19, 2001
Theatrical Greece April 20, 2001
Theatrical Italy April 27, 2001
Theatrical Germany May 2, 2001
Theatrical Netherlands May 23, 2001
Television Netherlands May 9, 2004
Streaming France December 10, 2016
Streaming France March 8, 2021
Streaming South Korea July 28, 2022
Classification Germany 12
Classification United Kingdom 15
Versions & editions
Home video France March 13, 2001
Home video Netherlands December 30, 2001
Home video United States May 27, 2003
Home video Netherlands June 11, 2003
Home video United States October 4, 2011
Full credits
Director Cameron Crowe
Cast 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), J.J. Cohen (Roadie Scully), Gary Kohn (Roadie Gregg), Ray Porter (Roadie Mick), Mark Pellington (Freddy), Eion Bailey (Jann Wenner), Terry Chen (Ben Fong-Torres), Rainn Wilson (David Felton), Erin Foley (Alison the Fact Checker), Jesse Caron (Darryl), Charles Walker (Principal), Jay Baruchel (Vic Munoz), Pauley Perrette (Alice Wisdom), Peter Frampton (Reg), Zack Ward (The Legendary Red Dog), Mitch Hedberg (Eagles Road Manager), Devin Corey (The Who Road Manager), Pete Droge (Hyatt Singer), Elaine Summers (Hyatt Singer), Eric Stonestreet (Sheldon the Desk Clerk), Marc Maron (Angry Promoter), Shane Willard (Ticket Scalper), Chris McElprang (Aaron Amedori), John Patrick Amedori (John Patrick Amedori), Kate Peckham (Quiet Girl), Julia Decker (Waving Girl), Brian Vaughan (Real Topeka Kid), Anthony Martelli (Poolside Provocateur), Zach Clairville (Acid Kid), Ian Ridgeway (Topeka Partier), Isaac Curtiss (Topeka Partier), Chris Lennon Davis (Topeka Partier), Scott N. Stevens (Co-Pilot), Kevin Sussman (Lenny), Reathel Bean (Warwick Hotel Clerk), Tom Riis Farrell (Plaza Doctor), Laura Bastianelli (Nurse), Samuel Aaron Roberson (High School Band), Brian Andreasen (High School Band), Jared Hren (High School Band), Mary Dragicevich (High School Band), Aura Barr (High School Band), Daniel Wilson (Journalism Teacher), William Barillaro (Bus Driver), Holly Maples (Flight Attendant), Matt Griesser (PSA Co-Pilot), Susan Yeagley (Have a Nice Day Stewardess), Nicole Spector (Hippie Girl at Airport), Patrick Irmen (Wanna Get High Guy), Nick Swardson (Insane Bowie Fan), Cindy Weber (Shocked Elevator Family), Kris Weber (Shocked Elevator Family), Kimberly Weber (Shocked Elevator Family), Kristin Weber (Shocked Elevator Family), Samer Sourakli (Mustache Boy), Michelle Moretti (Swingo's Desk Clerk), Ana Maria Quintana (Arizona Housekeeper), Lisa Buchignani (Arizona Housekeeper), Andrew Briedis (Boy with Bike (uncredited)), Greg Bronson (Upscale Pedestrian (uncredited)), Mark Cirillo (Bowie Groupie (uncredited)), Cindy Crowe (Anita - Startled Family Member (uncredited)), Wayne Doba (Leonard Barr (uncredited)), Bodhi Elfman (Alice's Manager (uncredited)), Elizabeth Friedman (Groupie (uncredited)), Kyle Gass (Quince Allen (uncredited)), Eric Rosenberg (David Bowie's Manager (uncredited)), Casey Slade (Hardened Roadie (uncredited)), Marc Antonio Pritchett (Superfly Pimp (uncredited)), Jimmy Star (Rocker (uncredited)), Christine Vienna (Groupie (uncredited)), Larry Weisberg (Frampton Concertgoer (uncredited)), Jann Wenner (Legend in Cab (uncredited)), Patrick Williams (Roadie (uncredited)), Evis Xheneti (Hippie Girl (uncredited))
Screenplay Cameron Crowe
Producer Cameron Crowe, Ian Bryce, Lisa Stewart, Scott M. Martin
Cinematography John Toll
Editing Joe Hutshing, Saar Klein
Music Nancy Wilson
Visual effects Ed Jones
Costumes Betsy Heimann
Identifiers & sources
Wikidata Q726294
IMDb tt0181875
TMDB 786
CQ 56043

Additional data: TMDB.

Source: Wikidata (CC0-1.0)

Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)

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