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Almost Famous

(2000, Rated R, Drama, Starring Kate Hudson, Jason Lee, Patrick Fugit)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Great, but lots of sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Sexism is an issue the film explicitly condemns. Mostly white characters.
  • Violence:

    A few arguments lead to mild brawls among friends.
  • Sex:

    The lead character loses his virginity to a trio of bored girls. The free-sex lives of musicians on the road is an issue that is shown to lead to emotional stress. Brief partial nudity.
  • Language:

    Some moderate expletives, but fairly tame given the setting.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    The rock musicians engage in drinking and drugs, but the behavior is never glorified and is shown to be self-destructive.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Almost Famous

Parents need to know that a teen girl attempts suicide. Some moderate expletives, but fairly tame given the setting. These rock musicians on the road in the 1970s engage in all the bad behavior you might expect -- drinking, casual sex, drugs -- but the behavior is never glorified and is shown to be self-destructive. The lead character loses his virginity to a trio of bored girls. Brief partial nudity. A few arguments lead to mild brawls among friends.

Read our full review by M. Faust

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the "rock star" lifestyle, as it's presented here. How accurate do you think the movie is? How do you think real musicians and other celebrities handle sudden fame and fortune? How has media attention to stars changed since the time period presented here?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    Almost Famous

    I thought almost famous was the best movie because i love the actresses Kate Hudson, Anna Paquin and Zooey Deschannel. And i also thought the actor Patrick Fugit was really awesome too because that was his first major lead in a major motion picture. And his drama teacher in utah sent his audtion tape in to hollywood. i thought it was absoulety an amazing journey for him. I've like to own the directors cut edition to listen to the commentary

  2. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Great Movie and Pretty Accurate too.

    This is a very funny movie. I saw it in the theaters when it was released but also watched it last night on DVD with my 14 year old daughter and she really enjoyed it. Yes there are a few bad words but all in all this is a really tame R-rated movie. You can really have fun with discussions afterward about "the rock lifestyle" and how things have changed. The main character, a 15 year old boy, ends up writing an article for Rolling Stone Magazine. I thought it was good for my daughter to see that something like that could happen with a bit of perseverance, pushiness and talking to the right people. This is loosely based on Cameron Crowes life and he directed it so I guess he ought to know. Very good movie overall.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    Wicked Awesome.

    Fanatstic movie. The movie takes you on a fun road trip with great music and plenty of comedy, drama, and love. What more could you ask for?

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

  5. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    This movie is so good...

    ...it has influenced me to choose the career path that I have. Brilliant acting, brilliant script, brilliant music; truly a must-see.

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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