Everybody's Famous! (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2000, Everybody's Famous! is a comedy film directed by Dominique Deruddere, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Jean is a family man and factory worker who dreams of becoming a songwriter. Pinning his hopes on his teenage daughter, Marva, he takes her to singing contests in which the awkward and overweight girl struggles to belt out a tune. When Jean is suddenly fired because of cut backs, he is ashamed and even more desperate to have his daughter succeed. In a chance meeting Jean kidnaps the most famous pop star in the country and holds her hostage demanding to be heard by the music industry. Catching the attention of the media and the eyes of the nation, Jean and Marva realize that the show must go on until everyone is famous.
Who’s in it. Everybody's Famous! stars Josse De Pauw as Jean Vereecken, Eva van der Gucht as Marva Vereecken, Werner De Smedt as Willy Van Outreve and Thekla Reuten as Debbie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Everybody's Famous! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Everybody's Famous! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Everybody's Famous! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Everybody's Famous! (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Everybody's Famous! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Everybody's Famous! worth watching?
- Everybody's Famous! holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Everybody's Famous!?
- Everybody's Famous! stars Josse De Pauw, Eva van der Gucht, Werner De Smedt, Thekla Reuten and Victor Löw.
- When was Everybody's Famous! released?
- Everybody's Famous! was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.