Almost Famous 2000

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Our Take (by The Staff)

Based in the 1970s, William Miller is a young high school student who hasn’t experienced much in life partially due to his over-protective mother and also due to his awkwardness. His only escape is through the music he listens to religiously. Senior year he stumbles upon the opportunity of a lifetime to write a story for Rolling Stone Magazine by going on tour with an up-and-coming band. Through his journey he meets new people, friends, and experiences life in a way that could not have been provided for him back at home. Starring Billy Crudup, Kate Hudson, Jason Lee, and Patrick Fugit.

Notable Critics

"A blissfully sweet coming-of-age movie in which everyone, young and less young, comes of age."

— Peter Rainer

"[Almost Famous] is eager to please and does just that, but it’s neither as outright funny nor as resonant as it seems to want to be."

— Todd McCarthy

Synopsis

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.

Awards

Oscars

1 win, 2 nominations

Won: Best Original ScreenplayNominated: Best EditingNominated: Best Supporting Actress

Golden Globes

1 win, 3 nominations

Nominated: Best Motion PictureWon: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion PictureNominated: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion PictureNominated: Best Screenplay

BAFTA

2 wins, 4 nominations

Won: Best Screenplay (Original)Won: Best SoundNominated: Anthony Asquith Award for Film MusicNominated: Best FilmNominated: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading RoleNominated: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role

SAG Awards

2 nominations

Nominated: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting RoleNominated: Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture

DGA

1 nomination

Nominated: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures

WGA

1 nomination

Nominated: Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen (Screen)

NYFCC

1 nomination

Nominated: Best Supporting Actress

LAFCA

1 win

Won: Best Supporting Actress

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