Cameron Crowe’s Almost Famous hit theaters on September 13, 2000, and instantly became a cult classic.

The coming-of-age story follows teenager William Miller (Patrick Fugit) as he attempts to write his first piece for Rolling Stone during the ‘70s. While following rock band Stillwater — focusing mainly on lead guitarist Russell Hammond (Billy Crudup) — William finds himself.

In addition to meeting rock legends, getting away from his overbearing mother (Frances McDormand) and falling in love with Band Aid leader Penny Lane (Kate Hudson), William learns to use his voice. He also loses his virginity (thanks to two other Band Aids) and learns countless life lessons from his mentor Lester Bangs (Philip Seymour Hoffman).

The music-driven film won an Oscar for its screenplay in 2001 and has r

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