

Almost Famous
“Experience it. Enjoy it. Just don't fall for it.”
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.
Where to watch Almost Famous in United States
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Where is Almost Famous streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel, fuboTV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Rakuten TV, Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Almost Famous
Almost Famous is a 2000 English-language drama and music film directed by Cameron Crowe. The cast is led by Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Kate Hudson. It has a runtime of 2h 4m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 3100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential.
Almost Famous was produced by DreamWorks Pictures, Columbia Pictures, and Vinyl Films and made in United States of America. It was released on September 15, 2000, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $60 million, it went on to gross $47 million worldwide.
- Director
- Cameron Crowe
- Writers
- Cameron Crowe
- Release date
- September 15, 2000
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $60 million
- Box office
- $47 million
- Production
- DreamWorks Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Vinyl Films
Almost Famous cast & crew
Almost Famous was directed by Cameron Crowe and written by Cameron Crowe.
The cast features Billy Crudup as Russell Hammond, Frances McDormand as Elaine Miller, Kate Hudson as Penny Lane, Jason Lee as Jeff Bebe, Patrick Fugit as William Miller, and Zooey Deschanel as Anita Miller.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nancy Wilson, cinematography is by John Toll, and it was produced by Lisa Stewart and Scott M. Martin.
Is Almost Famous worth watching?
Almost Famous holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 3,114 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 4m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and music, Almost Famous is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Almost Famous
In United States, you can stream Almost Famous on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Almost Famous

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
Almost Famous — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Almost Famous in United States?
Almost Famous is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Almost Famous on fuboTV?
Yes — Almost Famous is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Almost Famous in?
Almost Famous is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Almost Famous?
Almost Famous runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
▸What is Almost Famous rated?
Almost Famous is rated R. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 3,114 ratings.











