this movie starring Jason Lee begins with an Alvin and the Chipmunks song the prophecy
Directed by Cameron Crowe
Almost Famous
An acclaimed, rewatchable drama.
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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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1Almost Famous is showing in 1 cinema in Los Angeles — next screening Tuesday 28 July at 20:30 at Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA.
Tuesday, 28 July
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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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