In 1973, 15-year-old William Miller's unabashed love of music and aspiration to become a rock journalist lands him an assignment from Rolling Stone magazine to interview and tour with the up-and-coming band, Stillwater.
Acting
Kate Hudson's Penny Lane — career-defining, never topped.
Writing
Crowe's autobiographical script, sharp and tender.
Score
Elton John singalong on the bus = cinematic perfection.
Director
Cameron Crowe
Billy Crudup
Russell Hammond
Frances McDormand
Elaine Miller
Kate Hudson
Penny Lane
Jason Lee
Jeff Bebe
Patrick Fugit
William Miller
Zooey Deschanel
Anita Miller
Michael Angarano
Young William
Anna Paquin
Polexia Aphrodisia
Fairuza Balk
Sapphire
Noah Taylor
Dick Roswell
John Fedevich
Ed Vallencourt
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Lester Bangs
Liz Stauber
Leslie
Jimmy Fallon
Dennis Hope
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Tiny Dancer' bus scene was shot in one continuous take. The cast genuinely sang along, no playback.
Penny Lane is based on multiple real groupies, including Pennie Trumbull and Bebe Buell. Crowe dated her; she later became Liv Tyler's mother.
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