Almost Famous (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2000, Almost Famous is a drama and music film directed by Cameron Crowe, running about 124 minutes. “Experience it. Enjoy it. Just don't fall for it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Almost Famous stars Billy Crudup as Russell Hammond, Frances McDormand as Elaine Miller, Kate Hudson as Penny Lane and Patrick Fugit as William Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Almost Famous has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $47.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Almost Famous page.
If you liked it. Fans of Almost Famous tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Almost Famous (2000)?
- In US, Almost Famous is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Almost Famous worth watching?
- Almost Famous holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Almost Famous?
- Almost Famous stars Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Kate Hudson, Patrick Fugit and Jason Lee.
- When was Almost Famous released?
- Almost Famous was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.