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Where was Almost Famous filmed?

2000 film, directed by Cameron Crowe.

  • San Diego

The story is set in Ohio, about 1,982 miles (3,190 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Ohio
Filmed in
San Diego
Distance
About 1,982 miles (3,190 km) between Ohio and the nearest filming location.
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About Almost Famous

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Released
2000
Director
Cameron Crowe
Cast
Patrick FugitBilly CrudupKate HudsonFrances McDormandJason LeePhilip Seymour HoffmanFairuza BalkAnna PaquinNoah Taylor
Genre
MusicalTeenComing-of-ageDramaComedy
Awards
Academy Award for Best Writing; Original Screenplay

In 1969 San Diego, child prodigy William Miller struggles to fit in with his peers.

William is barred from the backstage until the opening band Stillwater arrives and William flatters his way in.

The band jokingly refers to journalist William as "the enemy", but he eventually integrates into their inner circle.

Famous lines from Almost Famous

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Hi, Mom.Anita Miller
  • No I haven’t.Anita Miller
  • You can’t tell.Anita Miller
  • You've been kissing.Elaine Miller
  • No thanks, I already ate.Anita Miller

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