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  • Fame
  • Opened September 25, 2009 | Runtime:1 hr. 47 min.
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  • PG
    thematic material including teen drinking, a sexual situation and language.
  • Fame 2009 is a modern update on Alan Parker’s 1980's version and international sensation Fame, which spawned a generation of worldwide fans and a subsequent global hit television series, and stage production of the same name Read More
  • Cast: Kristy Flores, Asher Book, Paul Iacono, Paul McGill, Naturi Naughton
  • Director: Kevin Tancharoen
  • Genres: Showbiz Drama, Drama, Dance Film

Fame Recent Fan Reviews

  • FAME
    by Lady Video

    Even though the performances were somewhat predictable, the talents of the young actors were amazing. I took my ten year old granddaughter who is dance student and now she wants to attend the...

  • Fame was good on TV
    by Grave95

    I heard this movie was pretty good I remember watching Fame back in the day but I have heard this movie has alot of dancing witch is not a bad thing but friends of mine has said it was hard to keep...

  • Watch Fame Online FREE
    by gia1211

    Watch this movie for free for those of you that are short on money at [BLOCKED WEBSITE] But if you can afford it go to the theaters and support the movies...

Five Word Reviews

  • Outstanding amazing Great Must-see Great.family.movie by edwardgirl101

  • energetic fun creative loud jumpy by mkwolfson

  • Notany thing like Highschool Musical by Bon20

Fame Critic Reviews

Metascore®39 out of 100 | Mixed or average reviews

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 75
    The Onion (A.V. Club) | Tasha Robinson

    A film that’s largely a raw, uplifting love letter to creativity in every...

  • 63
    Chicago Tribune | Michael Phillips

    Since I sort of liked “Step Up 2: The Streets,” I’m not surprised I sort of...

  • 50
    Entertainment Weekly | Lisa Schwarzbaum

    The teachers (including original cast member Debbie Allen as school principal)...

  • 50
    USA Today | Claudia Puig

    Fame offers slick entertainment with some exuberance, but it's devoid of soul...

Avg. Fan Rating:
Average Rating = 3.2 out of 5
Metascore®:
39 out of 100 Mixed or average reviews

Fame Movie Photos

  • Kherington Payne as Alice in "Fame."
  • Asher Book as Marco in "Fame."
  • Anna Maria Perez de Tagle (Joy), Paul Iacono (Neil) and Paul McGill (Kevin) in "Fame."
  • The cast of "Fame."
  • Kherington Payne as Alice in "Fame."
  • Kherington Payne as Alice and Walter Perez as Victor in "Fame."