Fame
“If they've really got what it takes, it's going to take everything they've got.”
A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts.
Where to watch Fame in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Fame there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Fame streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Fame
Fame is a 1980 English-language drama and music film directed by Alan Parker. The cast is led by Irene Cara, Barry Miller, Maureen Teefy. It has a runtime of 2h 13m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Fame was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on May 16, 1980, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $9 million, it went on to gross $42 million worldwide.
- Director
- Alan Parker
- Writers
- Christopher Gore
- Release date
- May 16, 1980
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $9 million
- Box office
- $42 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Fame cast & crew
Fame was directed by Alan Parker and written by Christopher Gore.
The cast features Irene Cara as Coco Hernandez, Barry Miller as Ralph Garci/Raul Garcia, Maureen Teefy as Doris Finsecker, Paul McCrane as Montgomery MacNeil, Lee Curreri as Bruno Martelli, and Gene Anthony Ray as Leroy Johnson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Gore, cinematography is by Michael Seresin, and it was produced by David De Silva and Alan Marshall.
Is Fame worth watching?
Fame holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 499 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 13m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and music, Fame is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Fame
Fame isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Fame
Irene Cara
Coco Hernandez
Barry Miller
Ralph Garci/Raul Garcia
Maureen Teefy
Doris Finsecker
Paul McCrane
Montgomery MacNeil
Lee Curreri
Bruno Martelli
Gene Anthony Ray
Leroy Johnson
Antonia Franceschi
Hilary Van Doren
Laura Dean
Lisa Monroe
Boyd Gaines
Michael
Albert Hague
Mr. Shorofsky
Tresa Hughes
Mrs. Finsecker
Anne Meara
Mrs. Sherwood
Fame — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Fame in United States?
Fame is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Fame in?
Fame is originally in English, with audio tracks including Russian, English, Spanish, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Fame?
Fame runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
▸What is Fame rated?
Fame is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 499 ratings.
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