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Almost Famous

7.520002h 4mRMovieDramaMusic

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.

DirectorCameron Crowe
WriterCameron Crowe
ProducersIan Bryce·Cameron Crowe

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Cast · Directed by Cameron Crowe

BCBilly Crudup
Billy Crudup
Russell Hammond
FMFrances McDormand
Frances McDormand
Elaine Miller
KHKate Hudson
Kate Hudson
Penny Lane
JLJason Lee
Jason Lee
Jeff Bebe
PFPatrick Fugit
Patrick Fugit
William Miller
ZDZooey Deschanel
Zooey Deschanel
Anita Miller
MAMichael Angarano
Michael Angarano
Young William
APAnna Paquin
Anna Paquin
Polexia Aphrodisia
FBFairuza Balk
Fairuza Balk
Sapphire
NTNoah Taylor
Noah Taylor
Dick Roswell
JFJohn Fedevich
John Fedevich
Ed Vallencourt
MKMark Kozelek
Mark Kozelek
Larry Fellows

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Almost Famous — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Almost Famous?

Almost Famous is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential in United States, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Almost Famous on Netflix?

No, Almost Famous is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium.

Is Almost Famous on Amazon Prime Video?

Almost Famous isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Almost Famous for free?

Almost Famous is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is Almost Famous based on a true story?

Yes — Almost Famous is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).