Almost Famous at 20: Cameron Crowe on How William Miller Made 'Uncool' Cool

Cameron Crowe's "Almost Famous" (starring Kate Hudson, Patrick Fungit, and Michael Angarano) gave off an effortless cool factor that's managed to maintain the film's relevance 20 years later. Though Crowe reveals the hidden truth: he and the two actors who played a version of him in this loosely autobiographical tale are deeply uncool.
“If it’s uncool to show your endless enthusiasm and appreciation, then viva uncool,” Crowe says of the film, which opened in movie theaters in the fall of 2000. “Because just to sit and talk with my Williams here is the coolest uncool thing ever. And they’re the maestros of the uncool.”
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[@lildaddykk7155]

I've rewatched this movie a dozen times over 20 years. To begin with, I love everything about this movie.

[@Estefaniac19]

So... what do you love about music?

[@sgtpepper1138]

@@Estefaniac19 To begin with.....everything. Brilliant movie.

[@laurenferguson959]

Same.

[@mitchellgoosen9166]

One of Cameron Crowe's best films. The world could use a good Cameron Crowe film during these times. His movies helped shape my idea of what love should be.

[@judybennett2724]

Growing up in Santa Monica in the late 1960's;70's...being around all that talent; seeing all those cool bands at the Civic, Hollywood bowl., Beatles at Dodger Stadium, Neil Diamond at the Troubador; the Doors living in my neighborhood. Hanging with guys that looked like William at the record shop in Westwood listening to Elton for the first time; as I was a surfer and dancer KNEW he sang that song for me. Zep, Floyd. My favorite movie of all time. I cry every time.

[@laurenferguson959]

You grew up in Santa Monica is the sixties and seventies??!! 😊 you’re so lucky! I was born in ‘68 and grew up in a small town in Indiana. I got to visit Cali in 2012 and I was in love. When I watch this movie I love the Cali vibe and I want to live it so bad! 😊😊

[@basking_in_it]

I love this!! Both "William Miller"'s did such a great job!

[@isisatlantis3168]

Still a big fan of "Almost Famous."

[@TheCelchi]

It’s so cool seeing the “William Millers” all grown up. I watch this movie like 8x in a row. I keep wishing for Almost Famous 2 movie. See what happened to the characters.come on Cameron

[@wakranich3488]

I second that motion.. We want to see the grown ups of Almost Famous..

[@kenmartin5299]

I love Patrick Fugit

[@abbylea2359]

One of my favorite movies! I can watch it over and over!

[@bohoxplorer840]

cameron has a heart and his love and repect filter to all involved in his projects. Crew and Cast loved him. I was a crew member and I still carry a torch for that man. Seeing little Willian aka Michael Angaano WOW...how COOL is that XOXOX

[@jaykay6387]

Coolest movie ever.

[@denisefreitas6727]

One of my favorite movies!

[@almostfamousminute]

Is it obvious that I love this movie?

[@danerd8978]

Michael should have play Brian Wilson in Love and Mercy. He looks just like him!

[@bySterling]

Such a unique, fantastic and timeless movie and directing and writing talent ❤️🎶📺 🎥💪🏻⚡️👏🏻

[@carolinelowe6304]

Well I wish that was true about meeting the people who are on my wall because it’s just the Beatles

[@jeffreyroedel9804]

Need a road trip movie with these three honestly.

[@barrysneddon8322]

One of my favorites, loved the “Tiny Dancer” scene in the bus!

[@jujulaw24]

In my top 5 movies ❤❤❤

[@kirkcorzine3721]

Great movie

[@lisadc4681]

Just the greatest movie EVER!! Enough said I think.

[@ladystardust4706]

Penny Lane.

[@jdg62269]

I would love to collaborate with Cameron on a future project. I would work for free!

[@carolinelowe6304]

He needs to cut the beard. It makes him look too much older

[@wakranich3488]

Maybe he likes it?

[@lisadc4681]

He's only 36 here so probably doesn't mind looking older at that age

[@tinfoilhatcovidiot]

That is piss funny about not making it out to be a movie about music. I really hope he was being serious about the chumbawumba cd.