# Almost Famous (2000)

> A teenage music journalist discovers that touring with a rising rock band is both a dreamlike adventure and a crash course in adulthood.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/631

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Drama, Music
- Director: Cameron Crowe
- Cast: Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Kate Hudson, Jason Lee, Patrick Fugit, Zooey Deschanel, Michael Angarano, Anna Paquin
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0181875/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, nostalgic, warm, music movie night, nostalgic weekend

## Synopsis

A young rock journalist embarks on a wild journey through the heart of the music scene.

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