this movie starring Jason Lee begins with an Alvin and the Chipmunks song the prophecy
Cinemas
Directed by Cameron Crowe
Almost Famous
An acclaimed, rewatchable drama.
Drama
Music
2000
2h 4m
4.1(803k)via LetterboxdBilly Crudup + 4 more
In 1973, a precocious 15-year-old aspiring rock journalist lands a dream assignment from Rolling Stone to tour with a rising rock band, embarking on a coming-of-age journey as he discovers the exhilarating and heartbreaking realities behind rock stardom.
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6What people say
what a great soundtrack, i can't believe the film opens with alvin and the chipmunks
every guy looks like george harrison in their own way
Common questions
What is Almost Famous about?+
A precocious 15-year-old aspiring rock journalist gets the opportunity to go on the road with an up-and-coming band in the early 1970s.
Who directed Almost Famous?+
Cameron Crowe directed this 2000 film, drawing heavily on his own experiences writing for Rolling Stone as a teenager.
Has Almost Famous won any awards?+
The film won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 2001.
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