Fame Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 26, 2009

Fame

Release Date: Friday, September 25, 2009 Theaters

Director: Kevin Tancharoen

Starring: Thomas Dekker • Collins Pennie • Paul McGill • Naturi Naughton • Kay Panabaker

PG Drama 1 hr, 40 m

4.29 / 5.0

87% WILL SEE 13% WON'T SEE

Rent or buy

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A reinvention of the original Oscar®-winning hit film, "Fame" follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts, a diverse, creative powerhouse where students from all walks of life are given a chance to live out their dreams and achieve real and lasting fame...the kind that comes only from talent, dedication, and hard work.

In an incredibly competitive atmosphere, plagued by self-doubt, each student’s passion will be put to the test. In addition to their artistic goals, they have to deal with everything else that goes along with high school, a tumultuous time full of schoolwork, deep friendships, budding romance, and self-discovery. As each student strives for his or her moment in the spotlight, they’ll discover who among them has the innate talent and necessary discipline to succeed. With the love and support of their friends and fellow artists, they’ll find out who amongst them will achieve "Fame"…

Drama Musical Remake

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Who is making Fame – Crew List

A look at Fame behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Kevin Tancharoen last helmed Glee: The 3D Concert Movie and Arcana. The film's writer Allison Burnett last penned My Oxford Year and Bezos: The Beginning.

Director: Kevin Tancharoen
Screenwriters: Allison Burnett
Aline Brosh McKenna
Producers: Mark Canton
Gary Lucchesi
Tom Rosenberg

Studios: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Company: Canton Company
Lakeshore Entertainment

Production – What we know about the Fame

Key Facts

Remake of the 1980 film. A director and screenwriter have been hired but their names have not been released yet.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2009

Completed

Changed Fame movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jul 2009

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Feb 2009

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic material including teen drinking, a sexual situation and language
Runtime: 1 hr, 40 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Fame Trailers and Clips

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Fame Release Date: When was the film released?

Fame was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, September 25 , 2009. The film was released in approximately 3,096 theaters. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including Surrogates, Pandorum and The Pool Boys.