Almost Famous

2000 • 123 minutes

About this movie

Set in 1973, it chronicles the funny and often poignant coming-of-age of 15-year-old music fanatic William (Patrick Fugit). Having managed to land an assignment from Rolling Stone magazine to interview the up-and-coming band Stillwater, fronted by lead guitarist Russell Hammond (Billy Crudup), and with the help of gorgeous "band aid" Penny Lane (Oscar� nominee Kate Hudson), William finds himself drawn into the band's inner circle, despite the objections of his over-protective mother (Frances McDormand). As he becomes less an observer and more a participant in the band's dynamics, William learns a life-changing lesson about the importance of family - the ones we inherit and the ones we create.

Ratings and reviews

A fascinating, well acted tale of a boy toring with a band, with a co soundtrack.

One of the best rock 'n' roll movies ever. That's all.

I Love this film. An absolute must see.