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I Used to Be Famous

2022·Movie·R·104 min·7.0(226)

This is your time.

A former boy band star unexpectedly gets a second shot at success when he forms a bond with a gifted young drummer.

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Where to watch I Used to Be Famous in United States

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United StatesNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
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About I Used to Be Famous

I Used to Be Famous is a 2022 English-language comedy, drama and music film directed by Eddie Sternberg. The cast is led by Ed Skrein, Eleanor Matsuura, Eoin Macken. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

I Used to Be Famous was produced by Forty Foot Pictures and made in United Kingdom. It was released on September 9, 2022, and carries a R certification.

Director
Eddie Sternberg
Writers
Eddie Sternberg, Zak Klein
Release date
September 9, 2022
OTT release
September 16, 2022
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Forty Foot Pictures
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I Used to Be Famous cast & crew

I Used to Be Famous was directed by Eddie Sternberg and written by Eddie Sternberg and Zak Klein.

The cast features Ed Skrein as Vince, Eleanor Matsuura as Amber, Eoin Macken as Austin, Kurt Egyiawan as Dia, Neil Stuke as Dennis, and Racheal Ofori as Mel.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by David M Saunders, cinematography is by Angus Hudson, and it was produced by Paul Grindey and Damian Jones.

Is I Used to Be Famous worth watching?

I Used to Be Famous holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 226 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy, drama, and music, I Used to Be Famous is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch I Used to Be Famous

In United States, you can stream I Used to Be Famous on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on September 16, 2022.

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Cast of I Used to Be Famous

Ed Skrein

Ed Skrein

Vince

Eleanor Matsuura

Eleanor Matsuura

Amber

Eoin Macken

Eoin Macken

Austin

Kurt Egyiawan

Kurt Egyiawan

Dia

Neil Stuke

Neil Stuke

Dennis

Racheal Ofori

Racheal Ofori

Mel

Leo Long

Leo Long

Stevie

Lorraine Ashbourne

Lorraine Ashbourne

Cheryl

Stanley Morgan

Stanley Morgan

Vince (age 19)

Lee Neville

Lee Neville

Priest (uncredited)

I Used to Be Famous — FAQs

Where can I watch I Used to Be Famous in United States?

I Used to Be Famous is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.

Is I Used to Be Famous on Netflix?

Yes — I Used to Be Famous is currently available on Netflix in United States.

What language is I Used to Be Famous in?

I Used to Be Famous is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is I Used to Be Famous?

I Used to Be Famous runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).

What is I Used to Be Famous rated?

I Used to Be Famous is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 226 ratings.

When did I Used to Be Famous release on OTT?

I Used to Be Famous became available digitally on September 16, 2022.

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