Ever notice that every blockbuster movie has the same fundamental pieces? A hero, a journey, some conflicts to muck it all up, a reward, and the hero returning home and everybody applauding his or...

The Wild World of Rock and Roll, 1973Almost Famous just wouldn't be Almost Famous without its setting: the early 1970's rock-and-roll scene. The movie is a glimpse into the era, featuring some real...

It is through William's eyes—and ears—that we experience the world of Almost Famous. William is our central protagonist, the nucleus of the story. We watch him grow up from a precocious eleven-...

Coming-of-Age; Comedy-Drama; Historical Fiction At its core, Almost Famous is a coming-of-age film. William learns quite a bit on his journey about professionalism, about love, and about what it me...

Cameron Crowe had a notoriously tough time trying to decide on a title for the movie. The director's cut of the film is simply called Untitled, which was the working title of the project. DreamWork...

As the old adage goes, "The show must go on." Almost Famous concludes with a montage, set against the backdrop of Led Zeppelin's track "Tangerine"—a title Cameron Crowe actually considered for th...

RAccording to the MPAA, Almost Famous is an R-rated film. There's language, drug use, and very brief nudity. But none of these things are excessive or inserted just for the shock value. It's a pret...