Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- energetic
- earnest
- sentimental
- musical movie night
- teen movie marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly considered the remake a weak and inauthentic update lacking the original's grit and substance.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The students of New York Academy of Performing Arts work toward success in music, dance, acting, and related disciplines.
Jenny, Victor, Denise, Marco, Alice, and Malik represent an ensemble of academy students with intersecting artistic and personal journeys.
The academy setting links the students' artistic development with their efforts to define themselves.
The 2009 film revisits the 1980 Fame concept with a new cast and updated presentation.
Films like Fame, and why
Fame
school-based musical drama centered on young performers pursuing artistic ambition
High School Musical 3: Senior Year
teen musical drama about students navigating performance, friendship, and romance
Center Stage
ensemble performing-arts drama combining youthful ambition, music, dance, and personal struggle
Burlesque
stylized musical drama about aspiring performers facing competition and emotional pressure
Movie Details
- Director
- Kevin Tancharoen
- Release Date
- 2009-09-23
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (385)
Cast
- Kay Panabaker
- Walter Perez
- Naturi Naughton
- Asher Book
- Kherington Payne
- Collins Pennie
- Kristy Flores
- Paul McGill
- Bebe Neuwirth
- Paul Iacono
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Fame about?
- Young artists test their talent, friendships, and identities while chasing a place in New York's demanding performing-arts world.
- What is Fame like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Fame as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Fame violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Fame.
- What did critics think of Fame?
- Critics broadly considered the remake a weak and inauthentic update lacking the original's grit and substance.
- Which films are like Fame?
- Films with a similar feel include Fame, High School Musical 3: Senior Year, Center Stage, and Burlesque.
- How long is Fame?
- Fame runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch Fame?
- In United States, Fame streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
